Information Security Specialist

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Our team innovates and collaborates to make the world a better place, fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive. We offer great opportunity for professional growth and contribute to work that matters.

We are engineers and technicians skilled in science and technology. Ambitious innovators and dreamers join us to build something better for ourselves, our customers and the world.

The Product Security Analyst will be supporting the E-7A AUS Wedgetail AEW&C program. To succeed in this role, you should expand your industry knowledge and quickly identify security issues.

You will be joining a challenging and dynamic environment, supporting an aircraft platform that defends Australia's interests. The role located onsite in Williamtown, NSW, with remote work unavailable.

A solid foundation in Computer Science, Cyber Security or ICT is required to succeed in this role, with formal qualifications and industry experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and analysing network traffic and event logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assisting in continuous monitoring and assessment of security control coverage and effectiveness, performing activities to provide assurance of security controls and that tasks such as asset management, patching and other maintenance tasks have been completed and are effective.
• Performing vulnerability assessments and audits to identify weaknesses and recommend appropriate security measures.
• Identifying current configuration and practices in support of the maintenance of security accreditation documentation.
• Authoring and/or reviewing vulnerability management reports, briefs and presentation packs, and other supporting documentation.
• Managing or supporting incident response activities and post-incident analysis, tabletop exercises and reporting.
• Working as part of a team responsible for implementing information security requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Evaluating capability risk/gaps and taking and/or coordinating action to meet objectives.
• Delivering sound and timely information security design advice and recommending technological or procedural solutions to meet security control intent in support of engineering projects.
• Investigating and documenting information security events, identifying root causes, prioritising threats and recommending and/or implementing corrective actions. Testing and deploying risk mitigation processes and tools, monitoring outcomes and taking action.
• Participating in the creation of security policies, audits and assessments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Australian Defence Security Principles Framework and associated policies and procedures, including familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
• Understanding of developing and implementing information security practices in an engineering environment.
• Certifications or demonstratable experience in incident response, auditing, vulnerability assessment, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls or penetration testing, IT or security tools.
• Solid written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience.
• Sound information security knowledge across the following environments is desirable:
  • Network connectivity and configuration.
  • Windows Client-server systems.
  • Linux Client-server systems.
  • Support and maintenance of in-house hardware/software systems.
  • Engineering change management processes.
• A desire to work as part of a dynamic team supporting a diverse range of technology.
• Industry recognised information security qualification is preferable and/or relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, with a minimum of NV1 clearance required.
• Ability to disclose all relevant and required information and have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least five years.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options.
• Study assistance.
• Salary packaging.
• Employee incentive program.
• Global opportunities.

About Us:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds.