Ite1 - Ite2 Technical Specialist, Digital Access

**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**

As a technical specialist in the Digital Access and Collection team, you will develop skills and expertise in the capabilities required to undertake digital access and collection operations. You will also work closely with a range of internal stakeholders, government and industry partners to develop and enhance these capabilities to enable ongoing digital collection operations. This team undertakes a broad range of activities on a broad range of technologies, including software development across a range of technology stacks, industry engagement activities and operational activities to directly support ASIO's mission.

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.

This role may attract an additional technical skills allowance of up to 10% of base salary.

**Role responsibilities**

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and enhancing platforms to enable digital collection operations, including integration, development and capability testing using a range of technologies.
- Undertaking or contributing to operational activities, including testing activities, liaison with case areas and the use of digital access capabilities.
- Collaborating across government and industry to develop and enhance capabilities for digital access and collection to continue enhancing ASIO's technical capabilities.

**What you will bring**
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, attention to detail and a growth mindset.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong productive working relationships at all levels.
- Well organised and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and problem solve when working in high tempo environments.
- A willingness to leave your comfort zone, learn from others and contribute through your own unique strengths.
- Ideally hold one or more of the following qualifications:
- Information Technology.

- Computer Science.

- Network or Software Engineering.
- Ideally be interested and/or experienced in one or more of the following:
- Software development / programming.

- Linux / ARM development.

- Data recovery / forensic tools.

- iOS / Android file systems and encryption.

**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).
- Significant training and development opportunities.

**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**

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Location**

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2-3 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**

Monday 3 February 2025 at 5:00pm

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