Application closing date: Friday, 31 January 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time
Estimated start date: Monday, 31 March 2025
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Typical working arrangements are Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Shift work may also be required in response to cyber security incidents, and to support electoral events at key periods (e.g.
close of rolls, polling day).
This position requires an ONSITE presence at the AEC's national office in Canberra.
Length of contract: Until 31 December 2025
Contract extensions: 1x 12 months
Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
Rates: $45 - $55 per hour (inc. super)
The purpose of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.
ELECTORAL INTEGRITY: The AEC provides electoral services to deliver the franchise, being neutral, transparent, and accountable in the preparation and conduct of electoral processes.
We provide voters and stakeholders with confidence in the conduct and result of an election.
QUALITY: The AEC maintains the highest possible standards and continues to improve upon best practice while considering the needs of our users, stakeholders and clients.
We understand that no matter how small a task is, it has the potential to impact the reputation of the AEC, our stakeholders, and electors.
AGILITY: The AEC embraces and responds positively to the dynamic and complex environment in which we operate.
We will anticipate, adapt and respond to change and welcome new ways of working.
PROFESSIONALISM: The AEC delivers its work to the highest standards, using our knowledge and skills to provide excellent service in all areas of our work.
We continue to develop a high performing, capable and responsive AEC workforce.
We show respect and courtesy to our colleagues and to our stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Collection of cyber security related data for analysis, evaluation, and identification of the root of the attacks against the AEC ICT environment and key electoral systems.Implement required cyber security actions to counter attacks and restore system operations.Work together with the internal ICT team and business areas to communicate about security limitations and produce documentation or reports.Undertake cyber threat hunting exercises and provide threat intelligence to the entire team.Partake in mentoring and training as identified.Assist in the development of standard operating procedures related to cyber security incident response.Technical Skills: MANDATORY Experience using Sentinel or a similar SIEM solution is essential.Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual.Familiarity with the best practice cyber security monitoring processes.Experience in cyber incident response.DESIRABLE Experience in cyber security monitoring within, or for, other Federal government entities. Essential Criteria: Experience using Sentinel or a similar SIEM solution is essential.Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual.Familiarity with the best practice cyber security monitoring processes.Experience in cyber incident response.Experience in cyber security monitoring within, or for, other Federal government entities.
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