Security Architect- Entity Assessor

Avec Global, one of Australia’s fastest-growing consultancies, is building the “A-Team” in partnership with Defence research and science division. This elite group of consultants will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Defence science researchers to deliver mission-critical innovation, science and technology projects.

We’re seeking multiple IT Security Architect- Entity Assessor with IRAP certification to join a classified, high-impact program.

Role: Security Architect- Entity Assessor – Defence Sector (Multiple Roles)
Location: Edinburgh Parks (On-Site)
Engagement: Contract
Clearance: Australian Citizen with min NV1
Certification: IRAP Assessor (mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct Security Assessments.
• Review system designs and architectures (logical/physical, authorisation boundaries, data flows) for alignment with ISM guidelines; identify control gaps and compensating controls.
• Conduct Design Effectiveness Reviews and validate technical implementations through Operational Effectiveness Reviews against applicable ISM controls.
• Evaluate Essential Eight maturity and control effectiveness in context of system risk and operating environment.
• Maintain rigorous evidence traceability, including development and completion of the Security Controls Matrix.
• Produce Security Assessment Reports and Executive Risk Summaries with clear residual risk, rationale, and prioritised recommendations.

Qualifications

• Certified IRAP Assessor (mandatory).
• NV1 security clearance (minimum).
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (beneficial).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, CISM)

If interested, APPLY NOW, or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560