ICT Security Advisor

Position Overview
An opportunity exists for an experienced ICT Security Advisor to support a major national capability program. Working within the Chief Engineer team, the role provides specialist cyber security advice to ensure ICT systems are designed, developed, and operated in accordance with Australian Government and Defence security frameworks. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering teams, security specialists, and external stakeholders to strengthen security practices, manage risk, and ensure systems meet certification and accreditation requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Key Duties

• Ensure ICT systems are designed, developed, operated, and maintained in line with relevant Australian Government and Defence security frameworks and policies.
• Implement and oversee appropriate security controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ICT systems and information.
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities within system designs and ensure they are managed in accordance with approved Security Risk Management Plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of system Standard Operating Procedures and other required security artefacts.
• Review Defence ICT security documentation and provide specialist advice to project and engineering teams.
• Educate team members on their responsibilities relating to ICT security documentation and compliance requirements.
• Advise engineering and technical leads on ICT security documentation, certification, and accreditation processes.
• Liaise with relevant government and defence stakeholders to obtain guidance and support for ICT security implementation.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in information technology roles specialising in information security.
• Strong knowledge of Defence ICT security principles and frameworks.
• Experience working with organisations within the Defence portfolio.
• Recent experience authoring Defence ICT security documentation.
• Experience with Certification, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment and Management (CRVM) and Information Assurance for ICT and Operational Technology systems.
• Experience working within DevSecOps and Agile delivery environments is highly regarded.

Desirable

• Certified Defence Information Security Registered Assessor (DRAP).
• In-depth understanding of Australian Government and Defence security frameworks including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF).
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST, Common Criteria, and ISO 27000.

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