DSD Officer Level 3-6
DSD Broadband 2
(APS4 (ITO-1)/APS6 (ITO-2)
Several Positions
$34,380 - $53,024*
*2.5% increase from 29 March 2001

Duties:
The Defence Signals Directorate is seeking highly motivated IT professionals to join its Information Security Group to deliver IT security services to Government. With the increased demand for on-line access to information and services, there is a parallel requirement to manage the associated IT security risk. Consequently, the Information Security Group provides a stimulating and challenging work environment in a growing, dynamic field, with excellent training and development opportunities.

The Information Security Group is offering a diverse range of career opportunities in areas as:

• Threat assessment & vulnerability analysis IT security incident response;
• Product evaluation and certification;
• Cryptographic services; and
• Network security accreditation.

Previous experience in an Information Security role is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Duty Statement:
As a team member, contribute to:

• detailed analysis and reporting on security vulnerabilities in computer and network systems to determine the impact on Government systems;
• development of national information security policy, doctrine and guidance; and/or other IT security work requiring technical skills, the use of information technology methods and techniques.
• Liaise with Commonwealth Government agencies and/or Industry on information security issues, including the provision of technical advice.
• Maintain a high level of professional knowledge and experience on relevant aspects of computer science, communication technology, information security and/or cryptography.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated technical competence with a sound knowledge of current computer and communications trends and technologies.
• Proven computing experience preferably including systems programming and communications.
• Experience in programming with a range of high and low level languages, as well as some hardware exposure.
• Ability to research information security vulnerabilities and exploits, and to develop appropriate and effective defence mechanisms.
• Experience in contemporary information security practices is an advantage, but not essential.
• Proven ability to apply innovative analytical problem solving skills to technical problems requiring resolution.
• Strong liaison skills and experience in preparing technical documentation and/or analytical reports.
• Suitability to work in a high security Intelligence environment. (Note: This will be determined by assessment. There is no requirement for applicants to provide written statements in relation to this criterion.)

Eligibility/Other Requirements:
An Associate Diploma or higher qualification in Computing/Information Science and/or significant relevant work experience.

Note: There are three assessment barriers within the Band. The commencing salary for this vacancy is between $38,317-$41,604 or $46,160-$53,024 and commensurate with the applicant's skills, experience and subject matter expertise. A formal assessment process determines progression beyond this level.

Copies of selection documentation and application package may be obtained by contacting the 24-hour answering machine on (02) 6265 0717 or accessing our website: www.dsd.gov.au Applicants must quote VF/0124. These are security assessed positions - Top Secret (Positive Vetting).

Please send all applications to the following address:
The Recruitment Officer
Defence Signals Directorate
Locked Bag 5076
KINGSTON ACT 2604
ATT: DPH

Closing date 6 April 2001