Security Technical Writer

Cleared are currently supporting an area of Defence, who are looking to engage an NV1 cleared Security Technical Writer, for a for long term contract engagement, which can be based in either Adelaide, Melbourne or Canberra.

• Please note the ideal commencement date for this positon is mid/late January 2024.
• NV2 clearance is strongly preferred.
• To meet this requirement, you will be able to showcase a background in ICT Security documentation development and preparation is required to work within the team.

The Technical Writer will be responsible for:

• Development and co-ordination of the development, uplift, and changes to existing
• technical and security documentation suites, applicable to enable the capability for use
• within Defence, private industry and academia.
• Document the solution in alignment with ASD Top-8 technical and business practices to
• meet the required cyber security posture.
• Derive cyber security principles and requirements into actionable products and policies or
• processes that can be implemented by the project delivery team to provide the required
• information to a variety of technical and/or non-technical stakeholders.
• Be accountable for the accurate completion of high quality work within required timeframes and quality standards.
• Have the ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Key required skills, experience and exposure include:

• ICT system and software security design, development, and implementation.
• Secure Network design and implementation.
• Cloud technologies.
• Cyber and information security.
• Cyber security architecture.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tailor presentation style and messaging to a range of audiences with varying levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as an effective member of a team and communicate positively with colleagues and clients spanning multiple organisational domains.
• Respond strongly and positively to deadlines.
• Personnel providing the services must have a minimum NV-1 (Negative Vetting level 1), with a strong preference for NV-2 (Negative Vetting Level 2).

Skills and experience

Highly Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in the development of ICT Security Accreditation documentation within the Commonwealth Government context.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and extract relevant information or content from stakeholders in order to develop the required documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Defence environment.
• Familiarity with Defence IT security policies and concepts.
• Familiarity with Public Cloud environments and service offerings.

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