Senior Vulnerability Assessor

Job Description

Senior Vulnerability Assessor

• Long term Contract role – Federal Govt. Dept.
• QLD, ACT, VIC - Onsite
• Australian Citizenship with NV2 Clearance

About the Role:

A high‑profile Federal Government program is seeking multiple experienced Senior Vulnerability Assessors to support security investigations, vulnerability analysis, and the uplift of ICT security across a highly secure environment. These roles focus on identifying and prioritising vulnerabilities, conducting forensic investigations, and providing expert advice to strengthen security architecture and reduce organisational risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform forensically sound security investigations across a wide range of assets and devices.
• Conduct investigations arising from security incidents or at the direction of senior leadership.
• Assess and explain threat profiles across diverse electronic systems.
• Provide advice and guidance to improve ICT security and mitigate risk.
• Interpret and apply ICT security policy, legislation, and whole‑of‑government standards.
• Evaluate and support the application of security controls and identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Apply appropriate system design methods (predictive or agile) to ensure effective outcomes.
• Design, code, test, document, and refine complex scripts or programs as required.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments.
• Experience undertaking penetration testing and providing insights into vulnerabilities, effectiveness of defences and mitigating controls.
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of executive and/or business reporting relating to threat assessment analysis and mitigation strategies.

Role Specifics:

Submission deadline: 16 Feb 2026

Duration: 12 months

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC – Onsite

Eligibility: Australian Citizenship with NV2 clearance

For a detailed job brief apply now or contact our Canberra office on 02-6257 8888.