APS6 Senior Cyber Security Assurance Officer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Comcare Full time

Team Overview 

Comcare’s Technology and Information Management Team facilitates the development and implementation of organisational Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) equipment, services, and related policies to support the delivery of business outcomes.

Role Overview

The Senior Cyber Security Assurance Officer will work to deliver ICT outcomes specifically within the fields of Cyber Security Operations while supporting the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) functions. 

The Senior Cyber Security Assurance Officer will be responsible for proactive Monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents and vulnerabilities and provide assurance to Comcare that its information assets are appropriately protected.

The Senior Cyber Security Assurance Officer will deliver effective and highly competent support for the establishment, management, review and administration of Comcare’s ICT by advising stakeholders on cyber security matters and Identification of cybersecurity risks.   

The Senior Cyber Security Assurance Officer will be responsible for supporting and managing the APS5 within the unit and will be responsible for the supervision of their day-to-day work. Overall direction and effort of the unit will be developed in conjunction with the ICT Cyber Security and Assurance Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

  • Strong technical understanding of information security principles, protocols, and technologies
  • A broad understanding of firewalls, proxies, and network topology management.
  • Experience with security tools such as SIEM|XDR, DLP, SSE, CASB, EDR and Vulnerability Management.

Desirable:

  • Tertiary qualification and/or experience in Cyber Security or relevant appropriate discipline.
  • Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security manual and the Protective Security Policy Framework with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the above frameworks, legislation, policy, and procedures.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

  1. Australian citizenship.
  2. Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
  3. Employee Health Declaration.
  4. Six months probationary period for new engagements.
  5. Ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.
  6. Specific conditions: Some interstate travel may be required, including overnight absences.

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au



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