Cyber Security Project Manager

17 hours ago

$150k to $170k

ACT
Full-time

Location: Canberra (onsite)
Type: Full-time


Summary

SovereignSourced connects employers with top talent to help them grow, deliver, and thrive across Australia’s most critical industries.

For this role, we are proud to partner with Bluerydge, an Australian-owned cyber security and technology firm trusted to deliver mission-critical capabilities for major organisations and national security initiatives. Bluerydge drives operational excellence through innovative, reliable, and secure solutions.

Bluerydge is seeking a skilled and driven Cyber Security Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of cyber security and ICT initiatives within complex Defence environments. This role is critical in leading cyber resilience, maintaining governance and compliance, and enabling secure technology transformation that supports national security outcomes.

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the coordination and delivery of cyber security initiatives across Defence ICT programs in alignment with governance, risk, and compliance requirements.

You’ll work closely with technical delivery, architecture, and compliance teams to manage risks, produce executive-level reporting, and maintain integrated delivery roadmaps that support secure project outcomes.

You will also oversee stakeholder engagement, facilitate project workshops, and ensure adherence to government security frameworks, enabling audit readiness and enhancing overall cyber resilience within classified environments.

NOTE: Minimum NV1 Security Clearance is required.


Salary Range

Salaries for Cyber Security Project Manager roles range from $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cyber security and ICT project streams across architecture, delivery, and compliance functions

  • Coordinate schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives

  • Develop project documentation including risk registers, delivery roadmaps, and executive briefings

  • Manage stakeholder communications and maintain strong project governance frameworks

  • Facilitate security workshops, technical working groups, and compliance forums

  • Support audit readiness and continuous improvement through clear, accurate documentation


Skills and Experience

  • Minimum NV1 Security Clearance required

  • Proven experience leading cyber security and ICT delivery within Defence or government

  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across business, technical, and security domains

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive reporting


Mindset

  • Proactive and solution-focused, with a strong drive to deliver accurate, high-integrity governance outcomes

  • Eager to grow a long-term career within a mission-driven, high-security environment

  • Takes initiative and owns tasks, from technical data governance to strategic audit preparation

  • Passionate about continuous improvement, accuracy, and learning from complexity and failure

  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in sensitive environments

  • Thrives in fast-paced settings that require resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking

  • Values collaboration, and attention to detail in high-stakes delivery


Benefits of Joining

As an award-winning employer of choice and a high-performing cyber security and technology firm, Bluerydge offers a career experience that is both rewarding and meaningful.

  • Be part of a trusted delivery team driving cyber security uplift across mission-critical Defence and Government programs

  • Collaborate with experienced professionals in an inclusive environment

  • Be recognised with competitive remuneration and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your achievements

  • Access ongoing career development through mentorship, training, and certifications

  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored to support your lifestyle and productivity

  • Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including initiatives that support mental wellness, physical fitness, and a healthy work environment


How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply or send it to [email protected].

Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, including verification of ID, work rights, and current security clearance status.

We will contact suitably qualified candidates with further instructions.

For further discussion, please contact:

·         Nathalie – 02 6183 6573

·         Andi – 02 6183 6568

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