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Salary- $83,706 - $89,659 (plus Super and 15% BDCP)
- Holsworthy - NSW
You will work in a small team of communication security (COMSEC) experts (ADF and APS staff), be accountable for the delivery of ICT service provision requirements and work to enable the cryptographic support requirements of the unit.
As the COMSEC Account Manager, you will conduct key stakeholder engagement to identify, anticipate and respond to the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
This includes:
- Providing technical, professional and policy advice, as well as contributing to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
- Having an advanced understanding of routine COMSEC accounting practices including issuing keying material, EDR management, SF153 management, CARDS accounting, local issue procedures, security checking requirements, domestic and overseas ACM movement procedures and compliance procedures.
- Supporting the conduct of routine compliance checks on supported elements, providing assistance, guidance, and training where appropriate.
The 2nd Commando Regiment Communications Security (COMSEC) team operates a large COMSEC facility within the Regiment. The team reports directly to the Commanding Officer and is responsible for providing direct cryptographic support to the Regiment and five Local Elements.
The team is integral to meeting the information assurance requirements of Defence training, operational activities and whole of Government lines of effort.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate must have significant experience in COMSEC, have broad knowledge and understanding of Communications Information Systems (CIS) capability, be self-motivated and capable of ensuring the successful delivery of COMSEC in support of the high-tempo environments of operations and training.
The candidate must have the personal qualities needed to work effectively within a specialist team of COMSEC staff. This includes having integrity, strong communications skills, initiative and the ability to work independently when required.
The ideal candidate should have previously held the position of Communications Account Manager (CAM) or Assistant CAM and have operated the AKMI capability.
