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Salary- $73,343 - $86,211 (plus Super plus 15% BDCP)
- Harman - ACT
As an APS 4-5 within DSOC’s Cyber Incident Response and Co-ordination (CIRC) capability, you are responsible for performing analytical and co-ordination elements of Cyber SecurityIncident Response within the Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC).
Duties include:
- Apply appropriate governance, policy and legislative frameworks to triage reported Cyber Security incidents, and undertake appropriate actions through the application of Incident Response tradecraft.
- Responsible for understanding the business impact as a result of Cyber Security incidents to inform the risk to Defence assets.
- Responsible for the communication and reporting of Cyber Security incidents that includes effective internal and external stakeholder engagement.
- Building a working knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes, risk assessments, and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
- Manage work take-on and prioritisation within a high-tempo operational environment.
- Engage in problem solving, issues management, and coordination activities, to support the effective management of reported security incidents.
- Proactively engage with continuous improvement of processes, operating procedures and work instructions, within the DSOC information management tool.
This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
About our Team
The Defence Security Operations Centre (DSOC) is the strategic centre for Defensive Cyber Operations within Department of Defence. DSOC provides mission and customer focused services across Defence enterprise and through a range of Cyber Security Operations functions including Monitoring, Detection and Response, in-order-to defend Defence’s Cyber Terrain and understand the risk to Defence systems and information.
DSOC staff have unique access to contemporary tools, supporting one of Australia’s largest networks. DSOC staff can expect to receive individual investment through training SME support and other opportunities to enable them to achieve high quality, responsive and innovative outcomes for Defence and its customers. DSOC is a dynamic and agile team, valuing collaboration, team-work, pragmatism, communication, respect and accountability.
DSOC provides ample opportunity for members to grow professionally whilst also contributing to this key strategic capability. DSOC consists of a diverse workforce of complimentary skillsets and is inclusive of APS, ADF and contractors. DSOC routinely engages with a wide range of stakeholders across the Department, Whole-of-Government, and Defence Industry, exploring new opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have demonstrated experience in one or more of;
- Cyber SecurityIncident Response processes/tradecraft
- Government security risk management
- Cyber security compliance, or related fields
- Possess solid communication skills with the demonstrated ability to tailor and adapt communication to suit a variety of stakeholder requirements.
- Have a good understanding risk, and demonstrated application of Incident Response frameworks, governance, or workflows;
- Be responsible in accurately completing work; actively seek guidance; and, show sound judgement to appropriately escalate as required
- Possession of a well-rounded ability to think critically, be inquisitive, whilst diligently and pragmatically driving at results and comprehensive analytical skills;
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with various stakeholders
