The Cyber Security Officer will provide IT security, technical and security operations expertise to the Museum and other agencies through the Cultural and Corporate Shared Services Centre (CCSSC) in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth’s Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Essential Eight maturity model from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
The officer will be required to work closely with other teams within the Information Technology business unit providing support and guidance on IT security related matters.
Working with the IT Security Advisor, the officer will help to implement appropriate technical security controls and monitor CCSSC’s technical environment, continually assessing for security vulnerabilities to identify risks and gaps and recommend remediation.
This role is required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proven cyber security principles are implemented. Technical security advice, IT security policy development and cyber awareness training are an integral part of the role.
The key duties of the position include:
The successful candidate will have experience working in a cyber security related position having demonstrated the ability to manage security incidents including monitoring, investigation and remediation.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of security aspects of systems and networks in cloud enterprise environments. A solid understanding of the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight, and experience in their implementation will be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise with a range of technical and non-technical audiences to convey messages and influence outcomes. A demonstrated history of successfully managing multiple, consecutive projects and activities of varying complexities is desirable.
The successful candidate will have experience responding to the outcomes of security audits and vulnerability reports including researching, testing and performing the remediation work or liaising with appropriate parties for implementation.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check
- obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
The National Museum of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
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