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About the Role
We’re seeking a Cybersecurity Manager, who is passionate about growing their career and helping our clients strengthen their cybersecurity position. You will also have the opportunity to support and deliver a broad range of other cyber security work, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, NSW Cyber Security Policy, the Essential 8, and bespoke internal cyber audits.
This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership capability. You will ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned to Australian Government and industry security requirements, while fostering a culture of security, risk management, and service excellence.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide independent assessment and advisory services to support accreditation and compliance activities.
- Review security strategies, roadmaps, and recommendations for clients across government and critical infrastructure.
- Support and gain exposure to a broad range of other cyber engagements, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, APRA CPS 234, NSW Cyber Security Policy, the Essential 8, and bespoke internal cyber audits.
- Support Partners with business development, proposals, and client engagement for IRAP and broader cybersecurity services.
- Supervise and deliver complex cyber engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables for Partner sign-off.
- Mentor team members, helping to build IRAP and assurance capability across the practice.
- Identify new business opportunities in the government and regulated sectors.
- Support the leadership and growth of the Cyber Security team, including process improvements and service innovation.
- Gain exposure to IRAP assessments and Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF).
About You
We are looking for a Cybersecurity expert with demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, assurance, or risk management, ideally with government or critical infrastructure clients. This role will utilise your stakeholder management skills along with your ability to influence executives and technical teams. You will be ready to take the next step in your career and pursue IRAP accreditation with the backing of a supportive team.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Certifications such CISM/CISSP/CISA/CRISC/ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Prior experience in cyber security consulting or internal advisory roles.
- Solid knowledge of cyber security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, ACSC Essential 8).
- Strong foundation in security governance, operating model design, and assurance services.
- Understanding of network infrastructure and security architecture principles.
- Experience delivering threat risk assessments and cyber transformation programs.
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to translate technical findings into business insights
- Interest in developing knowledge of IRAP, ISM, PSPF, and Australian Government regulatory frameworks will be highly regarded
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
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