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SalaryThe department plays a key role in the Australian Government's agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia's existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID-19 and adapt to its ongoing effects. Through our work, we support the government's economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians.
About the team
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Group is an exciting, fast-paced team that drives the digital agenda for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). The group leads the department's digital agenda by partnering with our stakeholders to co-design digital experiences, making it simpler to innovate, collaborate and communicate, and continue to evolve digital services using leading edge technology and smart design. The Cyber Security team is responsible for overseeing cyber security within the department.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Operations Analyst to safeguard the department's systems and critical information. This is a highly technical role and as such, requires relevant technical experience.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' of “hands on” technical cyber security experience in a similar role.
- working knowledge of Australian Government standards, such as the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
- experience identifying, evaluating, and articulating technical risk in an enterprise environment
- a track record of performing quality work as part of a team
- demonstrated leadership experience in cyber security matters
- the ability to communicate clearly and with influence across a wide audience
- demonstrated skills in strategic thinking
- the ability to represent the work area or agency at meetings, conferences and seminars
- the ability to demonstrate independence and sound decision-making capabilities.
- An energetic and highly motivated attitude with a desire to learn in a dynamic enterprise environment.
Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do
Working under the guidance of the department's Information Technology Security Advisor (ITSA), you will liaise with the operations, infrastructure, third party providers and cloud teams. The role will focus on enterprise-level security operations, including: investigation and incident response to security automation and system management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- methodically troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
- analysing data sets to identify unusual or anomalous behaviour
- performing administration tasks in a Windows environment and work in areas which may include, security group policy, access management, patching, configuration monitoring
- utilising technologies such as SIEM's, proxy's, application whitelisting solutions
- understand basic networking principles
- communicating technical subject information and security advisory information to different audiences
- working independently or part of a team on tasks
- leading and mentoring junior team members to develop their cyber security skills
- driving and delivering process improvement.
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant may be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at the NV2 level.
Notes
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible work conditions may be negotiated with the right candidate. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Due to the holiday period, assessment of applications and interviews may occur in the new year.
How to apply
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application response, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
You are required to complete your application online. You should look to align your response with the above job description; explaining how your skills knowledge and experience are relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position (max 750 word pitch).
Please provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our for additional information on how to apply.
Contact information
For more information regarding these opportunities, please contact:
- Wayne Barker via 02 6213 6382 or
- Phil Smith via 02 6213 7172 or
Applications close: 02 Jan 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
