Siee2 Technical Security Evaluations Officer

**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**

Are you ready for a career that's packed with excitement and opportunities to make a real impact on national security? Look no further than ASIO's T4 Protective Security team.

As a Technical Security Evaluations Officer you will work alongside technical experts from the Australian Government and international partners who share your passion for technical and protective security. You will be at the forefront of technical security technology and protective security principles, will play an active role to harden the Australian Government against acts of technical espionage.

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.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Technical Security Evaluations Officer, you will:

- Plan and undertake sophisticated technical security evaluations (Pen Testing) of Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS), Security Alarm Systems (SAS), and other security technology products and systems.
- Proactively monitor advancements in technology and keep leadership aware of its impact on technical security.
- Identify, develop or procure technical equipment and capabilities.
- Develop technical security educational material and raise technical security awareness among stakeholders.
- Collaborate with technical experts from within ASIO and from partner agencies.

**What you will bring**
- Experience and proficiency in the installation and maintenance of Security Alarm Systems (SAS) or Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS).
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Excellent focus and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Formal qualifications or demonstrated experience in any of the following areas are highly desirable:

- Electronics.
- Radio frequency communications.
- Telecommunications.
- Building management systems, electrical, fire, and/or emergency building services.
- Information technology (IT) networks, cyber-security principles, encryption techniques.
- Installation, configuration, and maintenance of security equipment and systems.

**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).

**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**

This position is located in Canberra. Applicants would be required to relocate to this location if successful. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants where required.

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 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**

**17 March 2025 at 5:00pm AEDT.**

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

**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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