Government Security Officer

Overview

Government Security Officer (DISP PSO) - Canberra/Melbourne

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Responsibilities

• Fulfil the primary role of a DISP Security Officer within the Government Security & Secrecy Office for SAP Australia (SAP Australia Pty Ltd) accountable to the Regional Manager and DISP CSO for the ongoing management and maintenance of DISP related activities and other respective national security programmes and initiatives.
• Comply with all Defence, AGSVA and Australian Government requirements as the Security Officer
• Responsible for the daily management and administration of mandatory compliance artefacts, such as SAP Australia's DISP Security Register, as well as GS2's document sharing sites, such as ANZ GS2 TEAM room and GS2 ANZ National Security Group SharePoint.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement required processes and improvements in the GS2 ANZ portfolio with a focus on meeting SAP's DISP and other government obligations.
• Support the Regional Manager and Director GS2 (DISP Chief Security Officer) to monitor, interpret and implement changes to policy and legislation and ensure compliance across all of SAP Australia.
• As directed by the Director or Regional Manager, participate and support global GS2 projects, tasks, compliance activities and incident responses to ensure SAP Australia's DISP compliance.
• Undertake the role of a GS2 Local Secrecy Officer, supporting the Director GS2 in interactions with SAP's Australian businesses to enable compliance with related global SAP policies.
• Support the local business as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for SAP's DISP membership and obligations in direct customer engagements that involve national security or other government regulation.
• Maintain the GS2 internal stakeholder relationships, in support of regional regulatory obligations and related Critical Infrastructure/Classified Information Management (CI/CIM) opportunities and deals ensuring relevant DISP obligations are understood.
• Support GS2 facilitation and maintenance of personnel security clearances, travel security, lateral recognitions, and Requests for Visit in accordance with multi- and bi-lateral security treaties and instruments across SAP Australia and in close engagement with the Australian Government Security and Vetting Agency (AGSVA) and the Australian DSD (Defence Security Division).
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts in relevant authorities and security organisations and with other security professionals for the benefit of SAP as a trusted partner within the local markets.
• Participate in initiatives to constantly improve of SAP's operations and capacity to support customers in highly regulated markets.
• Be an exemplar of what good security practices and a positive security culture look like in action.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

• Significant management and experience working within a security function in Government ministries/agencies, regulated industries or companies operating in a national security setting.
• Attainment of undergraduate/postgraduate academic, or relevant professional qualifications is highly desirable, particularly in related disciplines including, but not limited to, Government Protective Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, and Risk Management.
• The sensitivities of the relationships with Government across ANZ jurisdictions means that the position requires Australian citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Security Clearance, issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency, is required

Essential knowledge, skills, and experience

• Excellent organisational awareness and detailed planning skills
• Experience in functional areas, accountable for: security and compliance administration document safeguarding classified information assurance, including as defined in Australian Government security policy, including Security Policy Frameworks (PSPF/DSPF/ISM) and or any other relevant Federal, State or Territory Policy/Legislation.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills with government authorities, regulators, and security organisations on behalf of SAP Australia\'s Regional Manager, Director GS2 and DISP Chief Security Officer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills pitched to all levels in SAP, including executive management, in a multi-national, multicultural setting, are essential.
• Demonstrable experience and proven track record to administer and maintain compliance artefacts to be current, complete and accurate to ensure auditability by the Government or internal SAP.
• Must have excellent working knowledge and skills in the suite of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience in working within a large or complex Program/Project Support Office (focussing on resource management, data/document management and security administration) is highly desirable.
• Program/project management qualifications are highly regarded.
• Must have experience in operating in a diverse and challenging regulatory environment and be able to operate independently and part of a small, high functioning and agile team.
• Willingness to attend scheduled, as well as ad hoc, meetings and initiatives with SAP GS2's overseas colleagues that take place outside of SAP Australia's core business hours.
• Willingness to travel within ANZ and potentially abroad, including Germany (subject to any recognised health or safety restrictions).

Further Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Controlled goods/information registration and ongoing management such as ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Physical and site security, as defined in relevant Australian Government security policies.
• An appreciation of common technical security measures and working in secure zones is highly regarded

Location

Canberra/Melbourne - Australia

Expected Travel

10-30%

EOE

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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