Senior Technical Security Specialist

Eligibility: Open to Everyone Join SAPOL on a two-year
fixed term vacancy as a Senior Technical Security
Specialist Your new company South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of
services to the community.
These services are aimed at producing a
safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and
disorder.
It is a large complex organisation which, because of the
nature of its operations, is constantly subject to public scrutiny
and accountability.
It provides services to a range of different
locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24 hour a day
basis.
The IS&T Service is responsible for the provision of IT,
cyber security and communications services and is therefore vital
to the achievement of SAPOL's core objectives.
In
consultation with its customers, IS&T plans, delivers, secures
and supports new and existing technology services.
Your new role Working as part of the IS&T Security Branch, the Senior
Technical Security Specialist is responsible for ensuring that new
digital capabilities are delivered in accordance with SAPOL's
risk appetite and security architecture guidelines, and that
existing solutions maintain an appropriate security posture.
The role will report to the Manager, Security Architecture &
Engineering and also support the development of security
architecture frameworks and best practices.
The role will work
closely with major projects and programs, engaging program and
IS&T stakeholders to ensure digital solutions delivered by the
program are in line with cyber security architecture and
engineering frameworks and standards.
Special Conditions The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.
What you'll need to succeed Proven technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure solutions across diverse environments, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid architectures.
Demonstrated experience working within security architecture and engineering functions, contributing to the development of secure systems and helping resolve complex security design challenges.
Strong working knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards, including but not limited to ISM, NIST CSF, TOGAF, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and ISO 27001, with the ability to apply these in real-world enterprise environments.
Experience integrating security controls and risk management practices into IT projects, technology programs, and transformation initiatives, preferably within large or complex organisations.
Sound understanding of enterprise architecture governance, including the development and application of security reference architectures, patterns, and risk-based approaches to solution design.
Ability to perform and support security risk assessments and threat modelling activities, providing actionable insights to architecture, engineering, and delivery teams.
Solid knowledge of cloud security principles and technologies, particularly in platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or M365, including identity and access management, data protection, and secure configuration.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and communicate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable attributes Experience working in a managed service provider or blended team environment, collaborating with internal and external service providers.
Exposure to continuous improvement of ICT security services, including the use of methodologies like ITIL, Lean, or DevSecOps for process optimisation.
Hands-on experience with security engineering tools and platforms, such as SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), or cloud-native security tooling.
SalaryASO8 - $121,107 -
$125,679 per annum.
An attraction allowance may be negotiated.