High Assurance Evaluator (Product Tester)

• 12 months contract with further period for 12 Months

• Location: ACT

• Must have Negative Vetting Level 1

About the Role:
SoftLabs is seeking High Assurance Evaluator (Product Tester) for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in Canberra
Requirements:
The candidate is responsible for delivering a range of capabilities and initiatives supporting national cyber defensive capabilities. These include the provision of ASD’s systems certification and accreditation services, including assessment and assurance of ASD-approved High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE), Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), and other security enforcing technologies. A high-assurance candidate is required to support and ensure the successful delivery of the ASD’s capabilities and initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out High Assurance (HA) evaluation work at the classified level for both HACE and CDS and other security enforcing technologies as directed in a selection of large internal and external projects.
ASD evaluations involve rigorous analysis and testing of product lifecycles to search for any security vulnerabilities in products. Evaluation efforts may include, but are not limited to:

• Supply chain analysis (PERSEC/PHYSEC);

• Cryptographic implementations (CRYPTSEC);

• Software/firmware integrity; and

• Network/Communications Security (COMSEC)

A High Assurance Evaluator is required to enable the uplift and training of product evaluation efforts over the next 12 months under the direction of Trust and Assurance Branch.
Essential Criteria:

• Proficiency in consuming evaluation artefacts, drafting and executing product test plans based upon this documentation.

• Assisting with program and project planning and drafting of product test plans while and assisting with training and uplift of both staff and labs.

• Proficiency in software and/or electrical engineering.

• Clear understanding of cyber security principles and their application.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to employ a variety of tailored communication skills (written and verbal); and excellent work ethic, able to self-manage and progress tasks independently.

Application Deadline: Friday, 29 December 2023
Expected Start Date: Monday, 05 February 2024
Job Type: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards
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