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Division: Digital

Department: Cyber Security

Reference number: 12483

Engagement type: Permanent

This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in Mel/Syd/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO's purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection .

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector

About The Team & The Position

AEMO's Energy Markets Cyber Coordination team plays a critical role in supporting cyber security maturity and capability uplift across Australia's energy sector. This team leads the delivery of complex and high-impact initiatives, including custodianship and management of sector-specific cyber security framework and cyber security incident response exercises in partnership with industry and government stakeholders.

As a Senior Analyst for Energy Market Cyber Coordination, you will support the development and execution of a program of work to enable AEMO to effectively discharge its responsibilities in: -

• Coordinating with Commonwealth and State government authorities and energy market participants on effective response to cyber security incidents.
• Enhancing the frameworks used to inform cyber security maturity uplift across grids and markets.
• Coordinating cyber security research activities on emerging issues affecting energy grids and markets.
• Promoting a shared understanding of the cyber threat environment.
  
  

You will apply your knowledge of and experience in the energy sector to forge effective collaborations and partnerships to address cyber security challenges affecting the sector. Your understanding of energy transformation and cyber security challenges will be applied to optimize sector level responses to cyber threats and their management.

Position Responsibilities

• Delivery and ownership of complex outcomes in support of the Energy Markets Cyber Coordination team's responsibilities relating to cyber maturity uplift.
• Maintain contacts and engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia
• Identify and review AEMO cyber security standards applying to market participants
• Support review and refinement of sector-specific cyber maturity frameworks and reporting on security preparedness of the sector
• Assisting in the development of supporting materials and presentations
• Coordinate internal and contracted resources to deliver objectives
• Support Manager, Energy Market Cyber Coordination in reporting on progress against initiatives and other duties as required.
  
  

Position Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in the energy sector supporting critical infrastructure, resilience and cyber security initiatives (preferred).
• Effective analysis and communication skills.
• Knowledge of security control and maturity frameworks relevant to the energy sector.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional structures and arrangements across State, Territory and Commonwealth governments with respect to energy and cyber security.
• Contemporary knowledge of cyber adversary techniques and tradecraft.
• Procurement, program and project management skills.
• Financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management skills.
• Ability to travel interstate and work flexible hours.
  
  

Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to attain and maintain an appropriate level of national security clearance .

Education/ Professional Certifications

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science, technology-related fields, energy-related fields or equivalent experience.
• Cyber security, energy, or project management qualifications or certifications would be advantageous .
  
  

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
  

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesUtilities

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