Cloud Cyber Security Technical Writer - DEWR

Salary: AUD 140 - 160 per hour

Contract Opportunity – Federal Government | Canberra Based | NV1 Required

A Federal Government department is seeking an experienced IRAP Assessor to support a major uplift of technical and security documentation for a cloud platform preparing for an upcoming IRAP assessment. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep assurance expertise with exceptional technical writing capability.

About the Role You will lead the uplift of documentation across a complex cloud environment, working closely with technical SMEs to identify gaps, gather information, and refine artefacts to meet IRAP and ISM expectations. This includes moderating content for reusability, ensuring alignment with security frameworks, and supporting technical teams to articulate system design and configuration clearly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, uplift, and produce high?quality technical and security documentation
  
  
• Identify documentation gaps and work with SMEs to gather required information
  
  
• Support preparation activities for an IRAP assessment
  
  
• Moderate and structure content to ensure reusability and appropriate security handling
  
  
• Provide guidance on technical remediation where required
  
  
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of artefacts
  
  

Required Experience

• IRAP certification
  
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Federal Government ICT environments
  
  
• Strong background producing documentation such as:
  
  
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    
    
  • As Built / As Configured (ABAC) documents
    
    
  • High?Level and Detailed Design documents
    
    
  • Security documentation (SSPs, SSP Annexes, etc.)
    
    
• Experience working with infrastructure and application teams
  
  
• Exposure to:
  
  
  • Microsoft technologies
    
    
  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
    
    
  • DevOps practices
    
    
  • Application development or Infrastructure?as?Code
    
    

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, structured documentation
  
  
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Ability to research, learn quickly, and work effectively with SMEs and external vendors
  
  
• High attention to detail and strong assurance mindset
  
  

Why This Role Matters You will play a critical part in shaping how a major government cloud platform presents itself for IRAP assessment—strengthening its documentation, clarifying its security posture, and enabling a smooth assurance process.

If you’re an IRAP Assessor who enjoys combining technical depth with documentation excellence, this opportunity offers meaningful impact within a high?value environment.


We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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