Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

In this role, you will oversee the compliance, administration and security posture of assigned classified IT systems in accordance with Government accreditation frameworks, as the appointed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).

Key responsibilities:

• Perform the role of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee the compliance and technical security posture of assigned classified IT systems / networks, under the control of the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Dependent upon the system, tasks may include some or all of the following:

  • Supporting the establishment and sustainment of IT system security authorisation;

  • Upkeep of related operating procedures, registers and system security documentation;

  • System hardware and software specification, procurement and configuration management;

  • User administration;

  • Security Education Training and Awareness (SETA);

  • System change control;

  • Security vulnerability assessment and risk management;

  • System security monitoring and auditing; and

  • Incident reporting & investigation.

• Tasking and oversight of System Administrators / Security Administrators for assigned systems.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Superannuation of 14.0%

• Free car parking

• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

• Health insurance for defence supporters and their families

• Salary packaging for novated leasing

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Holds a TSPV Clearance

• Possess an understanding of modern IT Security issues and practices.

• Sound abilities in analysis and critical thinking.

• Sound verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels

• 6+ years relevant technical experience in the system administration and cyber security field, with a sound knowledge of relevant IT system accreditation processes & frameworks, including:

  • Defence Industry Security Program (DISP);

  • Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF);

  • Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM);

  • NIST aligned Cybersecurity frameworks;

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Positive Vetting

• ITAR (Impacted positions only) - This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

  • Place of Birth

  • Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

  • Countries of issue for current and past passports and

  • Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume/curriculum vitae and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted