Information Security Specialist

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: IT and Telecommunications

Reference: VG/6951

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Exciting opportunity to utilise your knowledge in Information and Cyber Security within Technology Solutions**:

- **Ongoing full time role available for immediate filling**:

- **Attractive VPS 4 salary between ($90,067 - $102,192) plus superannuation**

**What does the business unit do?**

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS or the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

Data, Digital and Insights (DDI) focuses on meeting the departments data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes. The specialist groups within DDI consist of Technology Solutions and Evidence and Insights.

Technology Solutions explores and employs modern technology to enable the department's business to function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services.

Evidence and Insights leads the DJCS data reporting, analytics and modelling program, outcomes measurement and evaluation services. It includes the Crime Statistics Agency and National Coronial Information System.

**What will the role do?**

The role of an Information Security Specialist is to:

- Assist Data, Digital and Insights (DDI) in determining Information Value Classification.
- Undertake audits and assessments, under the direction of the Manager, Enterprise Security Operations, of controls around IT systems to the VPDSF and VPDSS and perform IT and Information Risk Assessments.
- Liaise with DJCS business units and agencies, Service Providers and Partners to resolve issues, vulnerabilities, and mitigate cyber risks, and advise of changes to processes to ensure Information and Systems are secure.

**What skills should an Information Security Specialist have?**
- Understanding of IP Networking, Operating Systems, such as Windows (10, Server 2016), Unix/Linux, or comparable, Network Firewalls, their purpose and imitations.
- Understanding of programming in a scripting language, such as Windows PowerShell and/or bash/sh/csh/tcsh/python.
- Experience in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and other Microsoft Office tools, or open-source equivalents.
- Experience in, or knowledge of, Information and Cyber Security.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

**What's in it for you?**

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

- **A fair salary**- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- **Transparent performance framework**- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- **Generous leave entitlements**- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- **Employee Assistance Program support** - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

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