1 Senior Cyber Security Specialist

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Cyber Security Specialist to deliver and support a range of ICT projects and programs. The Role The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for undertaking technically complex work, under limited direction, utilising expertise in IT security analysis and compliance assessment. The role is responsible for documenting the risks and security controls for current-state and target-state solutions that help drive the modernisation agenda of the AEC. The role will work closely with program architects, solution architects, business analysts, procurement specialists, system integrators, ICT, and vendors to shape and inform the direction of modernisation activities. The Cyber Security Specialist will be expected to develop a firm understanding of the AEC risk appetite, including the ability to identify, shape and describe opportunities and risks within the context of business outcomes and business problems. The Cyber Security Specialist will need to engage and communicate widely across key stakeholder groups, including business, ICT, system integrators and vendors. Role Requirements Strong understanding of ICT security policy in government Background in large and complex projects Expertise in IT security analysis and compliance assessment Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to deliver in a fast paced and highly dynamic environment Comfortable working with ambiguity and not held hostage by methodology Good cultural fit, with an ability to challenge and drive thinking in new directions Must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement