Security Consultant

Location: Canberra
Working Arrangement: On-site with client / hybrid flexibility
Clearance required: NV1 or NV2 (ability to uplift to TSPV desirable)

Overview

Cleared are working with a highly regarded organisation operating at the sharp end of cyber, data and intelligence. They support government and national security clients across some of the most complex and high-stakes environments.

With a large team of cyber specialists across multiple countries, they bring deep expertise in helping organisations understand threats, strengthen security operations and build long-term cyber capability. What this really means is you’ll be working in an environment where your work directly matters.

Job Description

This is a senior consulting role focused on Security Operations (SOC). You'll act as a trusted advisor to government clients, helping them design, improve and mature their cyber security capabilities.

The work is hands-on and strategic. One minute you're shaping a security roadmap, the next you're guiding implementation across people, process and technology. You'll lead engagements, influence senior stakeholders and help clients move from reactive security to proactive defence. This is a very high profile opportunity working with the Cyber, Digital & Data arm of one of the world’s most established defence, aerospace and security organisations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security consulting engagements within SOC environments
• Advise clients on security operations strategy, capability uplift and improvement plans
• Conduct maturity assessments against industry frameworks and best practice models
• Design and implement SOC capabilities across people, process and technology
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into security solutions
• Develop policies, procedures and operational processes
• Support SIEM use case development and onboarding of new environments
• Oversee solution delivery, ensuring outcomes meet functional and operational requirements
• Identify, manage and mitigate solution risks
• Contribute to internal capability development, best practice and lessons learned
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and delivery teams across the full lifecycle

Education / Certifications required

• Relevant degree in Cyber Security, IT, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar are highly regarded

Knowledge / Skills required

• Strong experience delivering cyber security solutions in complex environments
• Background in SOC operations, either as a senior analyst, technical lead or consultant
• Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS)
• Experience designing and maturing security operations capabilities
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams
• Familiarity with IT service management and platforms like ServiceNow or Jira
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Employment benefits

• Work on meaningful, high-impact national security projects
• Exposure to complex, large-scale cyber environments
• Clear pathways for career progression and capability development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.