New Job Opening: Multiple Lead Vulnerability Assessor in Canberra

Job Description

Lead Vulnerability Assessors

• 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 Lead Vulnerability Assessors to support complex security investigations, vulnerability analysis, and the uplift of ICT security across a highly secure environment. These roles involve identifying, assessing, and prioritising vulnerabilities, conducting forensic investigations, and providing expert advice to strengthen security architecture and reduce organisational risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct complex, forensically sound security investigations across a wide range of assets and devices.


• Analyse and explain advanced threat profiles across diverse electronic systems.


• Identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve ICT infrastructure integrity.


• Interpret and apply ICT security policy, legislation, and whole‑of‑government standards.


• Evaluate and support the application of security controls and identify potential vulnerabilities.


• Review system designs, assess associated risks, and recommend improvements.


• Design, code, test, document, and refine complex scripts or programs as required.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking complex threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments.


• Experience undertaking penetration testing and providing insights into vulnerabilities, effectiveness of defences and mitigating controls.


• Experience with impact analysis on systems designs, including the evaluation of software, to ensure adherence to standards.


• 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.