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.
