Cyber Assurance Specialist

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Cyber Assurance Specialist to assess and strengthen the security posture of systems, applications, and services across our enterprise. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies, while driving continuous improvement in security controls and processes.

What you'll do

Core Assurance

• Conduct proactive security risk assessments of systems, applications, and services.
• Identify vulnerabilities, evaluate countermeasures, and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Review SaaS solutions and support ESAR (Enterprise Security Assurance Review) processes.

Compliance & Governance

• Perform security reviews against leading standards (ISO 27001, ASD Essential 8, PCI DSS, ISM).
• Coordinate remediation activities and track progress to closure.
• Maintain and update Cyber Assurance documentation in Confluence.
• Conduct User Access Reviews and manage reported security deviations through resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop clear, actionable reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform third-party supplier security assessments and respond to assurance questionnaires.
• Collaborate with distributed teams and service providers to ensure security objectives are met.

What you'll bring

• Experience in cyber assurance or security assessment within enterprise or service provider environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud hosting models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and platforms like AWS and Azure
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ASD Essential 8
• Understanding of application development, solution integration, and risk management
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of additional frameworks (ISO 31000, PCI DSS, SOCI, ISM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and priorities
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or related field (preferred)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA highly regarded

About Us

Kinetic are Australasia’s leading transport solutions provider, and play a pivotal role in shaping cyber assurance practices across a complex enterprise environment. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile global project within a newly formed architecture team.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help strengthen cyber assurance across complex enterprise systems. Bring your expertise in security risk, compliance, and cloud platforms to a team that values innovation and resilience.