Cyber Security Compliance Specialist

Australian Citizens residing in Australia with Baseline Clearance only respond.

• Contract start 01 May 2023 to 6 months, 2 x 6 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, Baseline Clearance, Canberra, Offsite role.

Send your responses to [email protected]

Overview

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) requires the services of a Cyber Security Compliance Specialist to work with system owners and business owners to identify and consider cyber security risk and appropriate remediation activities. This part time position (3 days per week) will be assigned to the assessment of new and upgraded systems to ensure the security accreditation requirements are met, as per the departments Authority to Operate Framework (AtOF).

This position will be responsible for providing security advice in line with the departments processes and policies and security frameworks including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). The chosen candidate will have demonstrated extensive experience working as a security compliance specialist, with knowledge of the ISM, PSPF and IRAP processes, and the communication skills necessary to provide advice and supporting documentation associated with the departments security framework. While working closely with technical and non-technical departmental staff to achieve the required outcomes.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Writing quality security accreditation documentation including SOA, SRMP, SSP, and Certification Reports
• Effectively communicating security concepts and controls to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Providing considered security advice to stakeholders, team members and Executive
• Taking direction from the ITSA while working within the program team
• Facilitating and negotiating discussions to an agreeable decision.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

Essential Criteria

1. The successful candidate will have the IT skills and relevant work experience, in conjunction with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement. Ability to work as part of an agile team and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders is also a requirement.

5 years experience as a cyber security compliance specialist

Demonstrated experience in relation to the detailed skill set (outlined above)

Excellent attention to detail

Experience working in large complex ICT environments with a focus on Microsoft technologies

Ability to consult with a range of both technical and non-technical personnel.

Extensive knowledge of Australian Government Policies and frameworks relating to Government Services

2. A 500-word summary addressing candidates’ suitability against the criteria will be accepted.