Technical Security Specialist

4 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE Full time

**South Australia Police**
**Job reference**: 636626
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**AS07 Technical Security Specialist x 2**

Two exciting opportunities to join SA Police’s Cyber Security Team as a Technical Security Specialist focused in either:

- Cyber incident response - on-going position
- Firewall and Network Security - 12-month fixed-term contract

**Your new organisation**

SAPOL’s vision is Safer Communities. All SAPOL employees are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.

**What we can offer you at SAPOL**:

- Free onsite gym facilities
- Subsidised gym membership with our participating partners
- Flexible working arrangements encouraged to support work life balance and personal commitments including working from home options and flexitime
- A range of free internal health support services and health assessments
- Exciting and dynamic working environment with the opportunity to provide a meaningful contribution to South Australia
- Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment

**Your new role**

As a Technical Security Specialist, you will be a senior member of the Cyber Security Team and responsible for leading critical IT security functions within SA Police. Your focus will either be leading SA Police’s Cyber Incident Response capability or will be focused on Firewall and Network Security.

The Cyber Incident Response Specialist will work with internal and external stakeholders to lead the continued development and implementation of SA Police’s cyber incident response capabilities. You will have previously developed and implemented a cyber incident response capability or be able to demonstrate the experience of working in a mature cyber incident response team or SOC. This is an ongoing position.

**What you’ll need to succeed**

Mandatory for being successful as a Technical Security Specialist:

- The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

As a Technical Security Specialist focusing on Cyber Incident Response, you will have:

- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience of preparing for cyber threats
- Ability to analyse and respond to malware threats
- Experience in investigating and analysing cyber security incidents
- Experience in handling and mitigating security breaches
- Knowledge of current cyber threats and attack vectors
- Experience in leading the response to cyber security incidents and mentoring junior colleagues.

As a Technical Security Specialist focusing on Firewall and Network Security, you will have:

- Extensive hands-on experience of managing and firewalls within a complex enterprise environment.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand security needs and assess/action requests.
- Day to day maintenance and configuration of firewalls.
- Implement and maintain security controls to protect internal resources from cyber threats.
- Monitor security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with other security team members to develop and implement security policies and procedures.
- Provide security guidance and support to other IT teams.
- Stay up to date with the latest security trends and technologies, recommending new approaches to enhance security posture.
- Document security configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring they are well-documented and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.

**Salary**

ASO7 $108,109 to $116,864 per annum plus super.

Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Information Document.

**Benefits**

This is a great opportunity to join a large SA Government department that is investing in ICT as a driver of business excellence.

**What you need to do now**

Please read the Job Application Guidelines.
- South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply._
- The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians._

**Applications close**: 19/12/2024 5:00 PM



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