Manager, Cryptographic Services Executive Level 1

Manager - Cryptographic Services

Executive Level 1

**Salary**: $145,137 - $169,572 (Plus Superannuation)

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and

promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the

Australian Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security,

international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national

efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues

such as people smuggling.

ASIS employs people in a wide range of roles, including technologists. These roles require dynamic

team players who enjoy working with stakeholders, team members and individually on projects.

ASIS is looking for people who will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS

verbal and written communication skills; and, strong stakeholder engagement and influencing

skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrable experience will be highly regarded.

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and

People, women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We offer a competitive salary package including 22 days annual leave, shutdown between

Christmas and New Years Day, 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, and generous paid

parental leave. Full and part time positions as well as flexible work hours can be negotiated.

All positions are office-based and located in Canberra. This role requires the successful applicant

to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Role: Manager Cryptographic Services (EL1)

The role of the Manager Cryptographic Services is to lead the team responsible for the delivery

and maintenance of all aspects of the Service’s cryptographic account, knowledge of the status

of account holdings in accordance with relevant national policy, procedures and guidelines.

Your ability to be flexible, adaptable and quality focused will be an advantage in ensuring

continuation of business operations of the organisation and its people. In addition to being the

ComSec Account Manager (CAM) you will be responsible for

shaping the design and delivery of the Service’s next generation cryptographic
capabilities (and the retirement of legacy solutions).

testing, evaluation and implementation of new cryptographic solutions that are
tailored/bespoke to the Service’s unique requirements.

Other Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Management of the ASIS Cryptographic Accounts. including keying changeovers for all

secure communications devices

Management of the AKMI operations and maintenance

Provide effective customer service and accurate advice relating to operational matters
and communications issues to clients and stakeholders

Establish and maintain effective client/customer relationships

Oversight of the delivery and provision of cryptographic briefings and debriefings and
specialised delivery of training on COMSEC processes

Managing and developing in-service documentation for Communications and
Cryptographic operating procedures

Ensure security is considered in performing all tasks through compliance with security
instructions relevant to duties

Core Skills / Education, qualification and experience requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Experience as a cryptographic custodian or alternate custodian will be highly regarded

Experience in managing people or a small team

AKMI qualified or willing to complete the training

Excellent and effective written and verbal communications skills

Experience in liaising with other Government Departments on Cryptographic systems

operating procedures and future Cryptographic requirements

Experience in a Communications/IT background (ie. Defence communications)

Strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated customer service experience

Selection Criteria

capabilities for the position.

Shapes Strategic Thinking

Inspires a sense of purpose and direction;
Focuses strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and

Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

Achieves Results
Builds organisational capability and responsiveness;
Marshals professional expertise;
Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty; and

Ensures closure and delivers on intended results.

Cultivates Productive Working Relationships
Nurtures internal and external relationships;
Facilitates co-operation and partnerships;
Values individual differences and diversity; and

Guides, mentors and develops people.

Exemplifies Personal Drive and Integrity

Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity;
Engages with risk and shows personal courage;
Commits to action;
Displays resilience; and

Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitme