Cyber Security

5 months ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Ongoing Part time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist Band 1 - 4, salary $122,072 - $205,125

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12818

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

The CIO Command comprises of four branches; Technology Strategy and Data, Enterprise and Policing Systems, Chief Technology Officer and Cyber Security and Risk. The Cyber Security and Risk branch currently has the following vacancies:
Adversary Emulation Specialist
Cyber Security Architect

Although specific skill sets for the current vacancies are required, the process may also be used to create a merit pool for future opportunities in the branch. Specifically, those with Cyber Security Engineering and Cyber Security Risk experience are encouraged to apply.

Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP, within their area of expertise. As a member of Cyber Security and Risk branch you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations. We strongly believe in investing in our employees training and development opportunities and will support you to develop your technical capabilities.

What will you do?

**As an Adversary Emulation Specialist you will**:
Plan, coordinate and lead enterprise complex penetration testing and adversary emulation activities in both domestic and international settings
Ensure appropriate standards (industry, national and international) and regulatory requirements are met during engagements
Provide expert advice and reporting on cyber security vulnerabilities in the AFP environment
Build and maintain key relationships and professional networks with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Develop and conduct briefings on technical cyber security matters to technical and non-technical audiences
Drive improvements and decision-making on frameworks, tooling, methods and techniques used in Adversary Emulation and Red-Team Operations.

**As a Cyber Security Architect you will**:
Design optimal security solutions for large and complex transformation programs
Provide guidance to project teams and system owners to achieve necessary endorsement and approvals
Provide expert cyber technical security advice to other AFP business units
Build and sustain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders including other teams, peers and colleagues across AFP and other organisations
Ensure that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, communicate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services

In addition to their primary accountabilities, these roles will cultivate technical excellence across Cyber Security and Risk branch and will offer guidance and support to foster skills enhancement and professional growth for staff within the branch.

Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Minimum of 5 years (TSF1), 7 years (TSF2), 10 years (TSF3) and 15 years (TSF4) experience in a like or related field.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highl



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