The RoleThe Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking an experienced cyber security professional to fill Executive Level 2 (EL2) Technical Director Positions within the ASD's Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC):Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Technical DirectorsNational Cyber Watch Office (NCWO) Technical DirectorsSensor Operations and Data Assurance (SODA) Technical DirectorsMalware Analysis & Discovery (MAD) Technical Directors within Malware Analysis AutomationAbout our TeamThe Cyber Threat Intelligence Division performs a range of intelligence, incident response and technical cyber security functions to keep Australians secure online, inform the development of policy and safeguard Australia's sensitive information and networks. Key functions include providing technical assistance and support to individuals impacted by cyber incidents, such as malware analysis, threat detection, and proactive vulnerability assessments. The focus is on reducing the risks associated with high-impact cyber adversaries, which includes working together with both domestic and international partners to develop and implement counter-cybercrime strategies.A range of resources is created regarding high-risk cyber actors and their activities targeting Australia, including unclassified technical guidance on malicious cyber behaviour as well as classified intelligence reports and evaluations.Incident Management (IM) BranchCTI's Incident Management (IM) Branch enhances situational awareness of cyber incidents impacting Australian organisations and delivers a cyber-related incident response capability nationally to help keep Australians secure online, and safeguard Australia's sensitive information and networks. As a public facing operational branch focused on responding to cyber incidents, a majority of our work is reactive. We're able to maintain coverage of the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape through our geographically dispersed workforce and our 24/7 monitoring capabilities. The branch is home to both technical experts and enabling support specialists.Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is an operational team within the ASD's ACSC, delivering cyber incident response to support national security outcomes with various government and industry clients. The team provides technical advice and assistance as the cyber security experts of the Australian Government, with particular focus on detecting, preventing, and responding to advanced persistent intrusions.The National Cyber Watch Office (NCWO) is the primary face of ASD's ACSC and is responsible for the 24/7 1300 CYBER1 hotline and ASD Assist mailbox. Through these two mechanisms, the NCWO receives, analyses, and triages cyber security incidents, drawing on ASD's collective resources to provide mitigation and remediation advice where appropriate.Technical Threats and Visibility (TTV) BranchAs part of CTI Division, TTV Branch is responsible to detect and understand cyber threats of national significance for the Australian Whole of Economy to inform uplift, resilience and defensive activities to make Australia a safer place to connect online.Technical Director roles are also available in Sensor Operations and Data Assurance (SODA) and Malware Analysis & Discovery (MAD).SODA's mission is to develop, deploy and maintain strategic cyber sensor programs and to coordinate cyber data access, requirements and collection for ACSC to obtain visibility necessary to expose malicious activity on, and protect Australia and Australian interests online.MAD's mission is to discover, analyse and understand adversary tools and tradecraft that impact Australian networks of national significance. Our aim is to identify and deny threat actors that traditional security teams and tooling cannot.Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate will:Further information can be found at: I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.Information Pack - PDF Opens in new windowInformation Pack - Word Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button.
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