• ACT
• 12 month contract
• 12 month extension options
• Must have Positive Vetting

An ICT system security specialist is required to work across multi-disciplinary teams. They will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on IT system security issues.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Manage and develop ICT system security activities
• Achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Develop a System Security Plan (SSP)
• Assess compliance with ICT security requirements
• Lead the application and compliance of security operations procedures and review information systems for actual or potential security controls to achieve ATO
• Negotiate with ICT engineers and ICT Security in the development and approval of Concept of Operations, SSPs and Executive Briefs

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in ICT security activities with a focus on Linux and Windows operating systems
• High level of knowledge on ICT security threat and risk assessments and the ability to recommend mitigation/remediation strategies
• Experience in production of complex technical documentation

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Formal training/professional certification (e.g. IRAP Assessors)

Other Requirements:

• You will require an AGSVA TSPV clearance to perform this role. The agency will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearance
• You must be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement

This is a policy requirement to determine a person’s suitability to work in the agency. It requires a psychological assessment involving a questionnaire and interview, Candidates should consider their preparedness for questions including topics such as personal relationships, living and financial circumstances, physical and mental health history including substance use.