Operational Technology Capability Specialist L6

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 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 priorities. Successful candidates will have excellent coordination, administration and technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrable experience will be highly regarded.

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+.

We offer a competitive salary package including 22 days annual leave, shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day, 15% employer superannuation contribution and generous paid maternity/paternity leave. Full and part time positions as well as flexible work hours can be negotiated.

These roles are Canberra office-based withsuccessful applicant required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

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, and Signal Exploitation capabilities and tactical support for operational taskings.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

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

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,
• Offensive and defensive cyber technologies; or,
• Offensive and defensive Technical Surveillance

Education, qualification and experience 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:
• Cyber Operations, analysis or engineering
• Security and vulnerability research
• Electronic, mechanical or complex technology systems
• Radio Frequency systems
• Technical Surveillance systems
• Software or computer engineering
• Trade skills (electrician, network communications, HVAC 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.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.