Cyber Security Specialist

Technical Cyber GRC Specialist - ARMY

BONBOO INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

Role: Professional Cyber Security Specialist - Systems and Software Engineering - System Security

The Army requires a professional cyber security specialist to provide advice, input and recommendations to design and implement on-going controls over bespoke ICT equipment. This role focusses on support to system security governance and ranges in preparation of documentation for security accreditation through to support and conduct of Vulnerability Assessments (VA), Validation & Verification (V&V), and penetration testing.

Location: This position will be located at HMAS Harman, ACT between the working hours of 0730 - 1700.

Details and Responsibilities:
The Key Person, as an ITSO, will hold the following responsibilities, as defined by Army HQ:
a. Providing ICT Security advice to commanders and members.
b. Ensuring that ICT access control mechanisms are established and maintained IAW the Army ICT Security Plan.
c. Ensuring that vulnerability management processes are established and maintained (backup/patching/media management).
d. Conducting ongoing Tier 1 compliance checks as outlined by Army HQ.
e. Maintaining the Unit Information Systems Security Register.
f. Ensuring data transfer mechanisms are in place and adhered to IAW DSPF Principle 27.
g. Developing/acquiring and maintaining unit level ICT security and system security documentation.
h. Conducting ongoing security awareness training of relevant staff.
i. Identifying, responding to and reporting on ICT security incidents IAW the Army Cyber Security Incident Response Plan.
j. Liaising with other ITSOs and/or ITSMs in situations where a security risk has the potential to affect other Defence ICT systems.

Additional Command requirements of the Technical Cyber GRC function:

- Assist with capability and concept development in the context of cyber security.
- Gather security requirements to develop and manage security control baselines.
- Support vulnerability identification and remediation activities, including but not limited to, security patch management.
- Support cyber security incident response, collate statistics and analyse trends.
- Manage regular security testing and security operations monitoring of the environment.
- Conduct V&V tasks in support of the Authority to Operate (AtO) process and support the security accreditation process.
- Support and/or undertake internal cyber security assessments of the command ICT Enterprise and associated environments.
- Work closely with SMEs to implement technical requirements for the accreditation of systems and to mitigate security risks within the ICT Enterprise.
- Develop and maintain documentation to support a strong security posture across the command ICT Enterprise.
- Review, evaluate, and/or provide input into the various policies, plans, procedures, technical documentation and other relevant materials to support cyber security efforts.
- Produce reporting as per the command governance requirements, also as required by stakeholder RFIs, and from senior leadership.
- Advise on the design, build, test and operation of security systems within a complex ICT environment.
- Attend meetings and execute other cyber security related tasks as required.

Essential Employment Requirements and Skills:

- AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance. PV is Preferable.

Salary Range: $210,000 - $230,000 p.a. (full-time basis) plus superannuation and regular employee leave allowances and benefits.

Initial Engagement Period: 03/02/2025 - 30/06/2025. Possible 1 x 12-month extension

Published Start Date: 03/02/2025

EOI Closing Date: Monday, January 20, 2025Why join Bonboo?Bonboo Cares.
In addition to being Expert, we are Considerate and Ethical. We Offer:
2. Greater life balance: Bonboo cares about its people and will ensure the role you accept will help you thrive rather than burn out.
3. Purpose: The ability to do what you do best.
4. Inclusiveness: Our organisation is diverse and inclusive of all people.
5. Wellbeing: We care about flexibility and wellbeing, beyond mere wellness.
6. Respect: Employees at Bonboo can speak openly about their opinions, concerns, questions, and ideas — without retribution.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $210,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you hold a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance, or higher?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you compliant with 12-month separation from Defence (applicable for former Defence employees ONLY)?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/01/2025
Expected Start Date: 03/02/2025