Consultant – Cyber Risk Consulting

Marsh McLennan

Cyber risk consultant assessing controls, resilience, and governance for Marsh clients. Supporting advisory engagements, incident readiness, and practical cyber risk improvements.

Posted 8/31/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber risk assessments, incident response planning, and security frameworks, with a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proven experience in managing client relationships and contributing to business development in a consulting environment.

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Cyber Risk AssessmentIncident Response PlanningISO 27001NISTCISM

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Hard Skills

Cyber SecurityRisk AssessmentControl ReviewVulnerability ManagementIdentity And Access ManagementCloud SecurityThird-Party RiskSecurity FrameworksAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam CollaborationClient-Facing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CISMCISSPCRISCCISA

Industry Keywords

Cyber RiskCyber GovernanceSecurity ControlsIncident Response ReadinessResilience Uplift RoadmapsASD Essential EightCPS 234Commercial Awareness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of cyber risk consulting engagements, including cyber risk assessments, maturity reviews, control reviews, incident response readiness, and tabletop exercises
Assess cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, impacts, and control gaps across people, process, technology, and third-party environments
Assist in preparing incident response plans, playbooks, and board- or executive-level workshop materials
Contribute to client advisory work on cyber governance, policies, security frameworks, and resilience uplift roadmaps
Review and analyse security controls against ISO 27001, NIST, CPS 234, and ASD Essential Eight
Support evaluation of security technologies, vendors, and implementation approaches
Help quantify cyber risk and communicate findings to support decision-making and investment prioritisation
Build client and internal relationships
Support business development activities and contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and marketing initiatives
Work collaboratively with senior team members and provide guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in cyber security, cyber risk, technology risk, or a related consulting role
Experience in risk assessments, security reviews, incident response planning, and/or cyber resilience work
Sound understanding of cyber security concepts, frameworks, and control domains, including governance, vulnerability management, identity and access management, cloud security, and third-party risk
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of and experience working with ISO 27001, NIST, CPS 234, and ASD Essential Eight
Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent
Ability to manage competing priorities, work well in a team, and operate effectively in a client-facing environment
Commercial awareness and interest in developing advisory and consulting skills
Appropriate approval to work in Australia
Successful completion of a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Interesting work and supportive leaders
Vibrant and inclusive culture
Flexible work environment
Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
Flexibility of working remotely
Collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office