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Cyber Security Vulnerability Specialist

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Location: Sydney
Salary: $800 - $950 per day
Job Type: Contract
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Reference: V-129917
Posted: about 8 hours ago

Job description

Cyber Security Vulnerability Specialist
12-Month Contract | Sydney-Based | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)
Join one of Australia’s most recognisable organisations as they strengthen their cyber security capabilities. This is a key contract role for a Cyber Security Vulnerability Specialist to lead vulnerability assessment, application security, and risk analysis activities as part of a wider security team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Lead and manage the vulnerability management lifecycle – from identification through to remediation and reporting
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, infrastructure, and cloud services
  • Perform detailed risk analysis and coordinate mitigation plans with technical and business stakeholders
  • Drive improvements in application security, ensuring secure coding and software practices are embedded
  • Support compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) and internal governance policies
  • Work closely with the network security and broader cyber teams to ensure aligned and effective defences
What You’ll Bring:
  • Strong experience in cyber security, with a focus on vulnerability management and risk-based prioritisation
  • Sound knowledge of application and network security best practices
  • Familiarity with tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Nessus
  • Experience interpreting and applying regulatory and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The Offer:
  • Initial 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
  • Sydney-based hybrid role – approx. 2 days per week in the office
  • Work within a supportive, high-performing cyber team
  • Daily rate contract, commensurate with experience
  • Be part of a high-profile, large-scale cyber uplift project