Job description
IT Continuity & Cyber Resilience Specialist
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Continuity & Cyber Resilience Specialist to join our Government Client team.
Role responsibilities
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at dbhasin@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- 12-months contract with possible extension
- ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC
- Negative Vetting Level 1 required
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Continuity & Cyber Resilience Specialist to join our Government Client team.
Role responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of enterprise-level ICT Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and system contingency strategies.
- Identify and assess risks, capability gaps, and resilience challenges related to crisis management and ICT infrastructure.
- Integrate cybersecurity principles with business continuity and disaster recovery planning to enhance organizational preparedness.
- Apply deep understanding of IT infrastructure and disaster recovery technologies to support resilient system design.
- Analyze cyber threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to evaluate their implications for DR and BCP effectiveness.
- Implement contingency planning frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-34, ISM, ISO 27001, and ISO 22301.
- Facilitate and lead tabletop exercises, disaster simulations, and post-incident reviews to validate response capabilities.
- Apply cloud-based continuity strategies and technologies to support modern infrastructure resilience.
- Ensure BCP and DR practices are aligned with enterprise risk management principles and meet internal and external audit requirements.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in cyber security.
- Experience in Australian Government organisations.
- Experience with disaster recovery scenario's, continuity planning, crisis management plans.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Deepika at dbhasin@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
