KordaMentha

advisory

Associate-CybersecurityAdvisory

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate - Cybersecurity Advisory at KordaMentha. Skills: Cybersecurity Advisory, Cyber GRC, Risk Management, Compliance, Assurance, Cyber Resilience, NIST CSF, ISO 27001. delivering high quality cyber governance, risk, compliance and assurance services. Understand client objectives, operating environments and challenges”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver high quality cyber governance, risk, compliance and assurance services; deliver actionable insights; strengthen cyber resilience and risk posture; deliver clear, defensible outcomes; deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure

Industry & Context.

advisory
Problems you'll solve

analytical thinking and problem-solving ability; ability to translate findings into practical, defensible recommendations

Eligibility Requirements

NV1 Clearence is required, Australian citizenship/clearance requirements apply, Occasional interstate travel may be required, potential for client-site attendance relevant to engagements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2–4 years’ experience in cyber security, privacy, technology risk and/or a similar consulting role, exposure to cyber risk and strategy or cyber posture uplift work aligned to recognised frameworks, Understanding of recognised cyber security frameworks/standards (e. g. , ISO 27001/27002, ISM/PSPF, Essential Eight, NIST CSF), experience supporting governance, risk, assurance and/or uplift initiatives, analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, written and verbal communication skills, Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure

Nice to Have

Certifications such as CISSM, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent), Exposure to OT environments / ICS/SCADA, particularly in critical infrastructure or government-regulated sectors, Interest in continuous learning and proactive participation in training/certification pathways aligned to cyber security

What You'll Do.

delivering high quality cyber governance

compliance and assurance services

Understand client objectives

operating environments and challenges

deliver actionable insights and identify opportunities to strengthen cyber resilience and risk posture

Support delivery across the cyber lifecycle through our four cyber service pillars: Advise

Deliver and support cyber risk

review and assurance engagements

Analyse client artefacts

data and documentation

translating findings into high-quality

client-ready deliverables

Prepare executive-ready and detailed reports

dashboards and visualisations

Contribute to project teamwork by supporting quality

timelines and structured participate in mentoring/coaching

Contribute to business development activity

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with senior leaders and project teams; Contribute to project teamwork; participate in mentoring/coaching as appropriate within project teams

Communication Scope

written and verbal communication skills; producing high-quality reports; stakeholder-ready outputs; clearly communicate engagement outcomes

Process & Methodology

delivery discipline across cyber GRC engagements, Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines

Full Job Description

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value. That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are. Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories. In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts. As an Associate in our Cyber practice, you’ll play a hands on role delivering high quality cyber governance, risk, compliance and assurance services to public and private sector clients, including government, critical infrastructure and regulated industries. This role is ideal for professionals who want real responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and accelerated development in a collaborative, high performance environment. At Associate level, the focus is on building strong consulting foundations and delivery discipline across cyber GRC engagements, working closely with senior leaders and project teams to deliver clear, defensible outcomes. What you’ll be doing (Key Responsibilities): * Understand client objectives, operating environments and challenges to deliver actionable insights and identify opportunities to strengthen cyber resilience and risk posture. * Support delivery across the cyber lifecycle through our four cyber service pillars: Advise, Enable, Review and Respond. * Deliver and support cyber risk, review and assurance engagements (e.g., maturity assessments, risk assessments and independent reviews) aligned to frameworks such as PSPF, ISM, ISO 27001/27002, Essential Eight, NIST CSF (and

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