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As an Emanation Security (EMSEC) Technical Specialist, you will be provided with specialist training to enable you to be involved with the planning, testing, inspecting, certifying and reporting of all EMSEC related activities including analysis of the Navy’s radio communication and ICT systems. This includes being accountable for providing advice to the fleet and acquisition programs.
You will assist with the maintenance of the fleet EMSEC register and liaise with customers to coordinate activities to ensure platforms and facilities maintain accreditation. To perform effectively in the role, a basic understanding of radio frequency (RF) systems and the use of electronic test equipment is required.
The position operates out of Canberra but requires regular travel within Australia, anticipated to be 25% of the year. On-site tasks generally require after hours (night and weekend) work, which is supported by overtime payments.
This position may be eligible for an additional Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. 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.
About our Team
The Directorate of Navy Engineering EMSEC Cell is a small team based in Canberra within the Maritime Information Warfare Centre of Expertise supporting Director General Engineering – Navy. The EMSEC Cell provides a high level of specialist and professional advice on how to manage low level radio frequency emissions across a range of ICT equipment. The team is responsible for understanding and implementing a range of standards when inspecting, testing and analysing the results of Navy communications systems and report on compliance of the various systems.
The reports generated by the EMSEC Cell provide the evidence required against a range of Navy Fleet, Air and Shore units to support feedback to the units and risk assessments to the certification and accreditation authority allowing informed decisions to be made and support Navy’s authority to operate secure communications equipment. These assessments provide the cornerstone of robust communications within Navy’s deployed Defence Information Environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some of the following characteristics:
- Knowledge and experience with the design, installation, testing and/or support of communications and information systems.
- Knowledge and experience in the field of Emanation and Communication Security (EMSEC and COMSEC) practice and principles.
- Understanding of Technical Certification requirements applicable to military systems or equivalent civilian systems (e.g. DNV, Lloyds, CASA).
- An ability to develop test plans and reports based on defined standards and provide risk assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply problem-solving skills.
- Well-developed communications, ICT and client service skills.
- Management and team leadership skills to exercising sound judgement to coordinate and organise test programs.
- The availability to travel for periods of up to 3 weeks at a time
Application Closing Date: Thursday 7 February, 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/00887/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2F964239-67D7-4FAE-27EE-DA65E42412E4.
