RFQ-ASD-LH-06026 Security Architect
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Security Architects design, review, test and assure the technical environment, solution designs and solution implementations in accordance with current and emerging security best practice. They contribute to the technical architecture and security policies and practices.
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop security architectures (current, transitional and target) based on agency strategies and plans
* Inform and validate security requirements for new and existing capabilities; apply requirements traceability to solution designs, implementations and configurations.
* Proactively assess the suitability of solution components against relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards and practices; identifying issues and proposing options.
* Develop capability gap analysis based on the differences between the current and target state architectures providing guidance on risk management.
* Provide advice and risk-based guidance to support solution implementation including managing security elements of change requests and deviations from specifications.
* Contribute to the approval of designs through architectural, security and stakeholder bodies.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Degree in Computer Science or other relevant field
* Demonstrated security architecture experience of 3+ years.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
* Citizenship and a minimum of a minimum of an NV2 Security Clearance, TSPV Desirable.
* Information assurance: Level 5 (SFIA)Interprets information assurance and security policies and applies these to manage risks. Provides advice and guidance to ensure adoption of and adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards and guidelines. Plans, organises and conducts information assurance and accreditation of complex domains areas, cross-functional areas, and across the supply chain. Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines.
* Information security: Level 5 (SFIA) Provides advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards. Contributes to development of information security policy, standards and guidelines. Obtains and acts on vulnerability information and conducts security risk assessments, business impact analysis and accreditation on complex information systems. Investigates major breaches of security, and recommends appropriate control improvements. Develops new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices.
* Solution architecture: Level 4 (SFIA) Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas. Identifies and evaluates alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. Determines and documents architecturally significant decisions. Produces specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products. Supports projects or change initiatives through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles. Aligns solutions with enterprise and solution architecture standards (including security).
* Specialist advice: Level 5 (SFIA)Provides definitive and expert advice in their specialist area. Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Oversees the provision of specialist advice by others. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third-party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.
* Systems design: Level 5 (SFIA) Designs large or complex systems and undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs. Ensures that the system design balances functional and non-functional requirements. Reviews systems designs and ensures that appropriate methods, tools and techniques are applied effectively. Makes recommendations and assesses and manages associated risks. Adopts and adapts system design methods, tools and techniques. Contributes to development of system design policies, standards and selection of architecture components.
BENEFITS
Why work for ASD?
* Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
* Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
* Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
* Long contracts available.
* Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.
Why Kinexus?
* Kinexus has been supplying contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
* Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
* DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
* Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
* Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
* Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
* We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
* Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
* We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
* We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
* Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
* Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
* Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.
All applications should include your resume as a word document.
For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad on 0449 511 ***.
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