Ae6 Technical Analyst

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The opportunity**

The analytical team provides operational technical analysis through the exploitation of ASIO's data holdings. This encompasses digital environment discovery, opportunity and risk identification to shape the knowledge, planning and conduct of activities undertaken by ASIO to support its mission. As a member of this team you will be responsible for the conduct of operational analysis and the timely communication of that analysis to various stakeholders. The team also undertakes strategic analysis of trends within the digital environment.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

This role may attract an additional technical skills allowance of up to 10% of base salary.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Technical Analyst (Digital Data) you will:

- Conduct in-depth technical analysis to build comprehensive technical reports.
- Analyse and interpret complex data sources to identify trends, patterns and relationships.
- Develop and maintain expertise in specific technical domains, staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies.
- Provide actionable intelligence to support technical operations and strategic decision-making.

**What you will bring**
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in data or network analysis and/or with intelligence information.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to build upon and sustain relationships with a network of key internal / external partners and industry.
- An openness and ability to learn and understand analytical and technical concepts in relation to data profiling systems and capabilities.
- A tertiary degree or other qualifications in a STEM field relevant to the position, and on the job experience within a relevant technical role, is desirable but not essential.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Significant training and development opportunities.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.**Reasonable adjustments**

**Location**

We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply, due to this some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and time**

**24 February 2025 at 5:00pm AEDT**

**The Recruitment Selection Process - what to expect**

These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Employment conditions**Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)**

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.

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