Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

3 days ago


Williamtown, Australia Boeing RIV Site Full time

The Opportunity Do you aspire to help build something better? Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests? Would you like to work on cutting edge projects? Then we would like to talk to you.
As an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment, one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now recruiting a Junior Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist in Newcastle.
This position will support the Williamtown component of a geographically dispersed team based out of Newcastle, with the ultimate goal of delivering a quality product and providing information security assurance to our customer. We are looking for a junior GRC specialist that is able to work well with a team or individually as required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Engage the project as part of a small team responsible for implementation of information security requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Evaluate and respond to emerging security issues. Evaluate capability risk/gaps and take and/or coordinate actions to meet objectives.
- Participate in the evaluation of process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in the analyse and documentation of information security events. As part of a team, identify root causes, recommends and/or implements corrective actions. Monitor outcomes and take action as required.
- Participate in the creation of security policies, audits, assessments.

Experience/Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Australian Defence security framework and associated policies and procedures including familiarity with the Australian Cyber Security Centre Information Security Manual.
- An understanding of the development and implementation of information security practices in an engineering environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience.
- Sound information security knowledge across some or all of the following environments is desirable:

- Network connectivity and configuration.
- Windows Client-server systems.
- Linux Client-server systems.
- Support and maintenance of in-house hardware/software systems.
- Engineering Change Management processes.
- A desire to work as part of a dynamic team supporting a diverse range of technology
- Industry recognised information security qualification (CISSP, CRISC, ISO 270001, IRAP, etc.) and or relevant experience.
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance - The preferred applicant will be required to successfully undergo the security clearance vetting process for NEGATIVE VETTING level 2. The preferred applicant MUST be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and MUST have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding Ten years.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.



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