Total Salary Package: $77,787.84 - $106,827.76 incl.
4% Service Allowance (plus 15.4% Super)Adelaide - SA,Brisbane CBD - QLD,Canberra - ACT,Melbourne CBD - VIC,Perth CBD - WAThe RoleASD is seeking highly motivated ASD4, ASD5 & ASD 6 Security Engineers from all backgrounds with experience in various forms of Security Engineering.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring ASD's security systems are effectively maintained through implementing and testing new security features, planning computer and network upgrades, troubleshooting, and responding to security incidents.ASD 4 Security Engineer: Assist users in defining their access rights and privileges and operate within agreed access controls and security systems.
Administer and maintain specific security policies including local risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability of information and enhanced resilience to unauthorised access.
Acquire and apply skills in risk analysis relating to information security.
Communicate and disseminate moderately complex security scenarios in a clear concise manner relevant to all levels of the Group or Service.
Recognise when an IT incident has occurred and report accordingly and take immediate action to limit damage.
Establish and take action when security issues should be escalated to a higher level.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardwareDeliver risk assessments, business impact analysis and assurance for information systems within the organisationAnalyse security risks and business impacts and provide guidance on security strategies to manage identified risksMaintain knowledge, skills and experience of general security issues and apply to IT security risk analysisEngage with internal and external stakeholders from other technical specialties to implement access rulesInterpret security policy and contribute to the development of standards and guidelinesUnderstand and assist in the maintenance and enhancement of firewalls.
ASD5 Security Engineer: Participate in the conduct of security risk assessments and provide advice and guidance on the application and operation of security controls.
Perform risk and security control assessments as required by Defence policy to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability of information systems and enhance business outcomes.
Use experience to explain systems security and the strengths and weaknesses that are relevant across Defence.
Understand and explain policy relating to IT security.
Communicate and provide authoritative advice and guidance on strategies to manage identified risk.
Analyse and reports identified security incidents in accordance with established procedures and recommend any required actions.
Assist with the application and compliance of security controls and review information systems for actual or potential security vulnerabilities.
Produce concise technical systems documentation and knowledge artefacts supporting design and operational continuity.Understand and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of firewalls and apply these attributes to protect the networks and capabilities of ASD.ASD6 Senior Security Engineer: Accountable to conduct security risk assessment and provide advice and guidance on the application and operation of procedural security controls.
Responsible for ensuring that all identified breaches in information security are promptly managed according to Defence policies and procedures.
Understand the security features and capabilities of current Defence and industry accepted hardware and software products and provide advice to stakeholders.
Use experience to explain systems security and the strengths and weaknesses that are relevant across Defence.
Tailor communication style and language to provide guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks.
Facilitate appropriate direction for the team by clearly communicating goals and objectives.
Analyse and resolve identified security incidents in accordance with established procedures and recommend any required actions.
Lead the application and compliance of security operations procedures and review information systems for actual or potential breaches in security.
Produce concise technical systems documentation and knowledge artefacts supporting design and operational continuity.Work with firewalls, committing to continually enhance knowledge and skill in this field, and apply these attributes to protect the networks and capabilities of ASD.
Further information can be found at: I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)About our TeamASD is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation and transformation.
Our agency has committed to delivering REDSPICE, which is the most significant single investment in the Australian Signals Directorate's 75 years.Beyond being part of a great team and having the opportunity to work across a range of technologies and challenges, ASD also provides benefits including:An additional allowance of 4% on top of substantive salary which is superannuablePerformance-based pay increasesInitiatives to recognise specific skills which may attract additional remuneration upon successful application.
Positions that may attract Relocation Assistance.
Promotion opportunities and pathwaysFlexible working arrangementsGenerous support for training and development
