Manager, Cyber GRC

Division: Advisory 

Department: Cyber 

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent 

Application Closing Date: 18 Jun 2025

McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth.

We are seeking an experienced GRC Cyber professional to join our dynamic Cyber team in Sydney. Our Cyber & Technology team are experiencing significant and exciting growth.  We are trusted by our clients and are regularly called upon to support them with complex cybersecurity, data privacy, cyber incident, and forensic technology matters.  We are a hands-on team, working closely with our clients to help them plan and execute practical approaches to complex issues. Due to the nature of our work, we are also level-headed, particularly in times of crisis, and help our clients resolve often high-pressure situations.

You will play a pivotal role in our team, overseeing the delivery of Cyber Strategy & Risk engagements while providing mentorship to junior staff. Your responsibilities will encompass various facets of cybersecurity, including client relations, business development, risk assessment, compliance, and strategic planning.

What you will you do

• Mentor and manage junior team members to ensure consistently high-quality project delivery.
• Strengthen client relations through exceptional service and proactive business development efforts.
• Identify and quantify gaps in cyber resilience, maturity, or capability within client organisations.
• Develop and execute strategies and programmes to address identified gaps and enhance governance capabilities.
• Evaluate and assess compliance with relevant standards such as ISO27001, NIST, CPS 234, or the ACSC Essential 8.
• Establish cyber and privacy risk management and compliance programmes, including third-party oversight as necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, dashboards, visualisations, and deliver client briefings when required.

Who you are

• Proven track record of effectively managing and mentoring junior team members.
• In-depth understanding and genuine enthusiasm for the technical aspects of cyber, information security, and information governance & privacy, relevant certifications like CISSP, CISM, CRISC would be highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with Cyber Risk & Strategy projects, including safety and awareness programme implementation, security risk assessments, and incident response simulations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ambitious, driven, and determined to achieve results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team, coupled with a strong work ethic.

What we offer you

At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in an empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.

Interested?

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career, apply today to join our dynamic team at McGrathNicol. For more information, please contact our national HR team at HR@mcgrathnicol.com.