ASD's Operational Engineering (OE) Branch is comprised of high‐performing, dynamic, multidisciplinary teams committed to enabling ASD's missions in unique and exciting ways. Our staff sit at the forefront of innovation, and support mission requirements through their specialist skills including in software development, software exploitation, vulnerability research, and information security.
Our Industry Engagement Technical Specialist staff are responsible for grappling with complex and unusual problems to protect Australia and its national interests. In a strong team environment, you will work alongside other talented experts supported by technical and non‐technical leadership. You will play a pivotal role in working with industry and internal stakeholders to support delivery of critical capabilities that enable ASD activities, ensuring capabilities are fit‐for‐purpose and responsive to sensitive and time‐critical requirements.
Applicants will have demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective professional relationships, exercising sound judgement, and working and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. A keen interest in, and sound understanding of, information security principles, hardware and software platforms and architectures, and the technology environment is highly beneficial.
We are seeking people who think critically, aspire to be at the leading edge of innovation, enjoy working alongside experts in a wide variety of technical fields, and are highly motivated to continually learning and developing their skills and knowledge. Applicants will be responsible for leading and managing industry relationships, assessing and interpreting technical requirements, and supporting the management and strategic development of a technical industry engagement program to contribute to capabilities that have real‐world impact.
Applicants must also have, or the ability to attain, a sound understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision‐making and ASD's mission and policy requirements.
Industry Engagement Technical Specialists play an essential role in:
* Building and maintain relationships with industry partners and internal stakeholders to deliver capabilities in support of ASD activities.
* Monitoring and managing the performance of specialist capabilities against requirements.
* Leading complex tasks and projects to meet time‐critical requirements.
* Writing records, briefs and reports to technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
* Ensuring activities comply with relevant policies and procedures.
* Identifying and initiating opportunities for novel capability development, and for continuous process improvement.
* Supporting the management of team financial resources and budgeting.
* Contributing to the professional development of the team, including upskilling team members in relevant technical areas.
Further information can be found at: I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)
ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.
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