Cyber Security Uplift Team Lead – Cyber Security Controls Project

The key duties of the position include: The Role We are looking for high performing, outcomes focused individuals to manage a stream of work in our Cyber Security Controls Project. This role may have one/or more of the following experiences to contribute to the overall project: Cyber GRC (Governance, Risk, Controls), assessing, identifying and defining control practices to support Defence’s objectives and business requirements. Evaluating security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and risks providing recommendations for mitigation. Cyber Security Project Co-ordination, for ensuring security and integrity of program and project goals. Co-ordinating the delivery of focused short and long term projects and working with other IT professions to support the security solutions. Cyber Security Analysis, reporting on compliance and assessment. Collecting, analysing and visualising data to design and maintain databases and troubleshoot issues. Converting data into actionable insights that support important decisions in the compliance and assessment of Defence’s cyber security standards and regulatory requirements. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team Within the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG), the Cyber Security Uplift Program (CSUP) is a growing team responsible for the scope, design and implementation of enterprise-wide actions identified within the Defence Cyber Security Strategy. The team is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to elevate Defences’ cyber security posture through the development and embedding of best practice governance, risk, performance management and process improvement frameworks within the organisation. CSUP has a broad focus of Cyber Risk across the various Groups that have responsibilities in the cyber risk space. This important role will lead the enterprise cyber risk and stream of CSUP and will form part of the teams assigned to deliver the implementation and sustainment of these capabilities to Defence. The role will work closely with other streams within the directorate including Cyber Risk Governance and Operating Model and the Cyber Worthiness team. The program team has a high performing culture and the successful candidates can expect to be challenged in their role whilst being supported by an inclusive and considerate team lead cohort and leadership group. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will have: Relevant background in various cyber security frameworks and standards (i.e. ACSC Essential Eight Framework, ISM, ISO 27001 and NIST). Ability to analyse the effectiveness of information security control activities and reports on them with actionable recommendations. Proven experience in cyber security and/or ICT [operational, governance/policy or enterprise]. Ability to analyse IT specifications to assess security risks as well as act on data and risk reporting in collaboration with managed security services and platforms teams. Ability to contribute to the Cyber Security risk register and regular monitoring of risk treatments. Ability to anticipate potential issues, identify and assess likely impacts and implement mitigation approaches. Demonstrated experience in producing clear, concise, and comprehensive materials, sometimes within short timeframes will be highly regarded. Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and empowering a team. Ability to coordinate activities, facilitate workshops and undertake stakeholder engagement in a complex environment. Eligibility Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1” Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

Location: Barton, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025