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OPERATIONAL TECHOLOGY CAPABILITY

SPECIALIST

LEVEL 5-6

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Position details

Title Operational Technology Capability Specialist

Classification L5 – L6

Location Canberra

Salary Range $105,013 - $133,968

Contact Recruitment

Phone:

Closing Date and Time Please refer to date on website

About ASIS

The Australian Secret Intelligence Agency (ASIS) is Australia's overseas secret intelligence

collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through

the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Our work can involve

collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic

issues. We also contribute to Australia's coordinated national efforts against terrorism,

proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people

smuggling.

Our strength is our people. ASIS officers come from all walks of life, with different skills,

interests and backgrounds.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through

authenticity and a sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared

purpose and mission. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome

applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a

disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and

those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

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The role

An Operational Technology Capability Specialist is responsible for leading and being part of

a team for the management, maintenance and sustainment of ASIS's operational technology

systems. These include but not limited to Communication systems, Technical Surveillance,

Collection systems and Signal Exploitation capabilities and tactical support for operational

taskings.

Role responsibilities

Level 6

These roles support ASIS's operational technology teams to deliver outcomes across the

globe. To achieve this, the Operational Technology Capability Specialists will:

Be a leading capability expert who can provide effective advice and problem

solving in relation to operational technology systems operated by ASIS

Provide key advice to operational & capability managers and teams on the effective

use of and risks associated with the deployment of operational technology

Lead and be part of a team of technical experts to identify, procure, maintain and

sustain operational technology in support of ASIS operational technology

operations

Be a part of enduring arrangements under the guidance of broader ASIS

governance and financial controls with vendors to support operational technology

capabilities

Working with ASIS financial management teams manage budgets to ensure

effective support arrangements and procurement of new capability

Having input to capability management roadmaps in consultation with leadership,

broader ASIS customers and Regional Technical Officers

Working across ASIS operational teams, engineering teams and industry partners to

manage the full capability lifecycle for operational technology

Working with international partners, being part of the capability team will

collaborate on technology development and advancement

Be a complimentary team player who can assist the wider capability cohort in

factors regarding operational taskings, development, sustainment and governance

Facilitating access to vendors to support OTO and liaison-based training activities

for specific technologies

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Level 5

Be a capability team member who can provide effective advice and problem solving

in relation to operational technology systems operated by ASIS

Provide key advice to operational & capability managers and teams on the effective

use of and risks associated with the deployment of operational technology

Be part of a team of technical experts to identify, procure, maintain and sustain

operational technology in support of ASIS operational technology operations

Be a part of enduring arrangements under the guidance of broader ASIS

governance and financial controls with vendors to support operational technology

capabilities

Working with ASIS financial management teams manage budgets to ensure

effective support arrangements and procurement of new capability

Having input to capability management roadmaps in consultation with leadership,

broader ASIS customers and Regional Technical Officers

Working across ASIS operational teams, engineering teams and industry partners to

manage the full capability lifecycle for operational technology

Working with international partners, being part of the capability team will

collaborate on technology development and advancement

Be a complimentary team player who can assist the wider capability cohort in

factors regarding operational taskings, development, sustainment and governance

Facilitating access to vendors to support OTO and liaison-based training activities

for specific technologies

Have the willingness to learn across multi-disciplinary systems

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Core skills

The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:

Have or able to attain in a relatively short window, expertise in:

Advanced communications technologies;

Radio Frequency technologies;

Understanding of complex multi-disciplined systems;

Offensive and defensive cyber technologies; or

Offensive and defensive Technical Surveillance

Education and qualification requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:

Tertiary qualifications, or demonstrated equivalent experience in a relevant

technology field (for example – Cyber, Engineering (mechanical/electrical/software

or similar), Telecommunications, Electronics, Security, Mechanical, Operations

Management)

Established knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

o Cyber Operations, analysis or engineering

o Security and vulnerability research

o Electronic, mechanical or complex technology systems

o Radio Frequency systems

o Technical Surveillance systems

o Software or computer engineering

o Trade skills (electrician, network communications, HVAC, instrument or

similar skills)

Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:

Experience working in a technology project related field with Defence, NIC, law

enforcement or related industry

Experience working with technology across a global environment and with remote

workforces

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Benefits of working at ASIS

ASIS employees enjoy access to generous workplace terms and conditions. Benefits

include but are not limited to:

Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation

A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year

Paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Domestic Relocation assistance for new staff to Canberra

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging arrangements

Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance

A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance

Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.

Whilst ASIS officers are not able to work from home due to the classified nature of our

work, staff have access to a range of flexible working arrangements. These include part

time hours, condensed hours and/or flexible start/finish times to support other

responsibilities.

ASIS conditions of service are similar to those applying for the Australian Public Service,

for a full list of benefits and conditions see

Eligibility

To be eligible for a role you must:

Be an Australian citizen

Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access

security clearance

For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy

Framework which is publicly accessible at , section 12

provides information on Eligibility and suitability

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How to apply

Click on "Apply Now" on our website on the role/s that you are applying for. You will be

required to submit the following:

800-word pitch outlining your skills and experience for the role & indicate which

role and level the application is for

A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history,

academic qualifications and relevant training that you may have undertaken

Details of two referees, which must include a current supervisor

Applicants are encouraged to consider the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) capabilities

when preparing their application. For more information on the ILS, and tips for applying

for jobs in Australian Public Service, please visit the APSC website found at

All applications for employment with ASIS are handled in the strictest confidence. It is

essential you maintain a similar level of confidentiality and that you do not discuss your

application with anyone.

Reasonable adjustments

ASIS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to

participate in all stages of the selection process. Please let us know if you require any

additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment

process and we will work with you to manage this throughout. If you are successful in

gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available to you in

performing your role.

Recruitment process – what happens next

We thank all applicants for their interest in a role with ASIS. Please be advised that our

selection process is rigorous and extensive and that we do not provide feedback to

unsuccessful applicants. If you progress from application, you will receive an SMS

requesting you to complete online testing – please ensure that you complete this

testing or your application will not progress further.

All selection process decisions are merit based and candidates must be prepared to

undergo various selection stages throughout the process.

A merit pool will be established for candidates who are suitable for this round and will

remain valid for 18 months.