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Government Security & Risk Administration Officer - SAP
Software Engineer
Lead security and risk initiatives for government clients, ensuring robust compliance, governance, and incident response frameworks across Canberra and Melbourne using industry best practices and SAP solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain security and risk management frameworks for government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with national standards and SAP policies.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential security gaps.
- Lead incident response planning, coordination, and post‑incident reviews, ensuring timely communication with government partners.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security controls into project lifecycles and deliver secure solutions.
- Prepare and present risk reports, compliance status, and improvement plans to senior government and SAP leadership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in security, risk, or compliance roles within government or regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, Australian Cyber Security Centre guidelines).
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and manage incident response.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience with SAP security solutions or similar enterprise platforms is a plus.