Technical Writer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia CYOS Solutions Full time

**Application closing date**: Monday, 21 October 2024 - 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

**Estimated start date**: Monday, 2 December 2024

**Location of work**: ACT

**Working arrangements**:The business area will confirm at interview stage.

**Length of contract**: Until 30 June 2025

**Contract extensions**: 2 x 12 months

**Security clearance**: Must have Baseline clearance

**Rates**: $80 - $110 per hour (inc. super)

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking a cyber security technical writer role to research, develop, review and publish cyber security guidance and technical advice. Technical writers require a deep understanding of cyber security, preferably with experience in one of the following fields: Machine Learning, network security, Cloud or Operational Technology.

Technical writers must possess the ability to write actionable, accurate cyber security guidance that is tailored to a variety of audiences. Technical Writers must be able to work autonomously, or within a team. They will contribute to deliverables that support ASD's overall strategic mission.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Cyber Security Technical Writer will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support technical publications. Including through the following phases of a publication's development: research, scoping, technical consultation, review and publishing.
- Produce, coordinate and provide novel and unique advice and assistance on contemporary cyber security issues.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Provide support to enterprise tasks, sometimes urgent or ad hoc, such as section governance, supporting briefings, facilitating publication clearances, actioning requests from senior executives, reviewing documents and supporting parliamentary reporting requirements.

**Job Skills and Qualifications**:
Essential:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, for example, computer science, computer forensics, information security, information technology, cloud computing, machine learning, or cyber security
- At least 5 years' experience in cyber security
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership experience and an ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to think critically

Desirable:

- Experience managing projects

**Information on ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA)**:
An OSA is an ASD policy requirement conducted to determine a person's suitability to work in ASD. The OSA requires a psychological assessment, which involves a questionnaire and an interview.

**Essential Criteria**
- Sound understanding of principles and guidelines in Information Security frameworks and cyber threat mitigation strategies.
- Strong research, written and communication skills, with an emphasis on technical writing ability, and the ability to investigate and analyse information on emerging technologies and threats.
- Proven track record of working to deadlines and delivering quality outcomes in a challenging environment.
- Strong administrative and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise work and to work independently when required.
- Experience working in the cyber security industry in a role that included technical writing duties.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Demonstrated ability in building and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

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