EL1 Cyber Security Manager

Security (Information & Communication Technology)Government - Federal (Government & Defence)Full timeThe AIHWs APS employee census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieved top ten rankings in staff engagement, communication, and wellbeing scales out of 104 APS agencies.We offer a range of benefits including:access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balanceexcellent leave provisions including leave that supports your cultural or religious commitmentschallenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertiseopportunities for professional development including study assistanceWe are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.About the roleThe Business and Technology Group fosters the enhancement of the AIHWs business through the provision of resources, advice and assistance. The Group consists of six Units; Finance & Commercial Services, People & Facilities, Chief Technology Office, Cyber Security & Assurance, IT Operations & Platforms and IT Business Development & Delivery.The Cyber Security and Assurance ensures that our ICT services enable the AIHW to securely execute its mission protecting our data, enabling trust.We have broad security remit covering all the ACSC cyber security principles (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect and Respond). We manage IT security risk, ensure required security controls effective and monitor for security alerts and vulnerabilities.The IT Security Unit is looking for an IT Security Senior Analyst who will work in a small team.Duties of the roleUnder general direction you will:lead the development and continual improvement of cyber security Governance, Risk and Compliance practiceswork with project teams and solution architects to ensure security requirements are built into new projects and support the development of practical security documentationlead and/or perform security assessments, security audits and other reviewslead and/or perform threat modelling, risk assessments and other risk management activitieswork across teams to develop, implement and maintain IT security policyprovide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.Secondary duties are to support the other functions of the team and include:contributing to an on-going cyber security awareness programworking with the broader ICT Group to continuously improve security controls in line with the Essential 8, the Information Security Manual (ISM) and cyber security best practiceperforming general security operations, including alert monitoring, vulnerability management and investigating security incidents.Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:be an Australian citizen.undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check.obtain and maintain a valid Baseline Security Clearance.A probationary period of six months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.How to applyPlease submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address.Your application must include:A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information above and must be no more than 750 words.Your current CV and the names of two referees.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia''s health and welfare. We are an independent corporate Commonwealth entity established in 1987, governed by a management board, and accountable to the Australian Parliament through the Health portfolio.Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians through better health and welfare information and statistics. We collect and report information on a wide range of topics and issues, ranging from health and welfare expenditure, hospitals, disease and injury, and mental health, to ageing, homelessness, disability and child protection.Governments and the community use our reports and data in discussing, debating, and making policy decisions on health, housing and community services matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-12-13