_{23rd June, 2025}

• Adelaide, SA Based
• NV2 Security clearance
• Length of Contract: 12 months
• Closing date: 25th June 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Complex Security Risk Assessment and Advisory:

• Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments for space domain awareness and control systems.
• Provide expert advice on the application of procedural security controls across complex system environments.
• Analyse threat landscapes specific to space systems and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop security risk frameworks tailored to space domain operational requirements.
• Coordinate security risk assessments with Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Support security certification activities for hardware and software deployments.

Specialist Security Advisory Services:

• Provide complex specialist advice explaining systems security strengths and weaknesses.
• Deliver technical security briefings to stakeholders across Defence, industry, and international partners.
• Support senior leadership decision-making through comprehensive security assessments.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to capability development across the organisation.

Policy Interpretation and Standards Development:

• Interpret complex security policies and regulations applicable to space domain systems.
• Support policy development initiatives and provide technical input to strategic planning.
• Coordinate with Defence security authorities on policy implementation and compliance.

Technical Specialisation and Knowledge Management:

• Actively maintain expertise in one or more identifiable security specialisms relevant to space systems.
• Provide specialist advice regarding the application of security specialisms to organisational requirements.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats and security technologies in the space domain.

Information System Design Review and Assurance:

• Review information system designs for security weaknesses and potential breaches.
• Conduct security architecture assessments and provide design improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate security design reviews with system architects and engineering teams.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated throughout system development lifecycles.

Strategic Planning and Program Support:

• Contribute to strategic planning activities for space domain cybersecurity initiatives.
• Support program and project management activities with security expertise and guidance.
• Participate in policy development processes and contribute to organisational strategy.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities across multiple programs and projects.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Maintain extensive stakeholder relationships across Defence, industry, and international partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical teams, policy makers, and operational stakeholders.
• Support international cooperation initiatives and information sharing agreements.
• Coordinate with external cybersecurity authorities and certification bodies.

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in professional development programs and industry training initiatives.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability building across the organisation.
• Contribute to cybersecurity community of practice development.

Technical Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Defence cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Experience with security certification and accreditation processes.

Cybersecurity Expertise:

• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with security risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of hardware and software security features and capabilities.
• Understanding of secure system design principles and implementation.
• Familiarity with space systems security considerations and challenges.

Policy and Compliance Knowledge

• Understanding of legislative frameworks and government decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of Defence mission requirements and policy frameworks.
• Experience with security policy interpretation and standards development.
• Familiarity with Defence governance and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Australian Government security regulations and guidelines.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of integrated teams.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Professional Attributes:

• High motivation and enthusiasm for delivering strategic Defence capability.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and integrity.

Additional Criteria:
DSS - 2.6 Systems and Software Engineering - System Security - L3
SFIA Skill Code - Information Security (SCTY) - L3
 
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