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OPERATIONAL TECHOLOGY CAPABILITY
SPECIALIST
LEVEL 5-6
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Position details
Title Operational Technology Capability Specialist
Classification L5 – L6
Location Canberra
Salary Range $105,013 - $133,968
Contact Recruitment
Phone:
Closing Date and Time Please refer to date on website
About ASIS
The Australian Secret Intelligence Agency (ASIS) is Australia's overseas secret intelligence
collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through
the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Our work can involve
collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic
issues. We also contribute to Australia's coordinated national efforts against terrorism,
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people
smuggling.
Our strength is our people. ASIS officers come from all walks of life, with different skills,
interests and backgrounds.
ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through
authenticity and a sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared
purpose and mission. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a
disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and
those who identify as LGBTIQA+.
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The role
An Operational Technology Capability Specialist is responsible for leading and being part of
a team for the management, maintenance and sustainment of ASIS's operational technology
systems. These include but not limited to Communication systems, Technical Surveillance,
Collection systems and Signal Exploitation capabilities and tactical support for operational
taskings.
Role responsibilities
Level 6
These roles support ASIS's operational technology teams to deliver outcomes across the
globe. To achieve this, the Operational Technology Capability Specialists will:
Be a leading capability expert who can provide effective advice and problem
solving in relation to operational technology systems operated by ASIS
Provide key advice to operational & capability managers and teams on the effective
use of and risks associated with the deployment of operational technology
Lead and be part of a team of technical experts to identify, procure, maintain and
sustain operational technology in support of ASIS operational technology
operations
Be a part of enduring arrangements under the guidance of broader ASIS
governance and financial controls with vendors to support operational technology
capabilities
Working with ASIS financial management teams manage budgets to ensure
effective support arrangements and procurement of new capability
Having input to capability management roadmaps in consultation with leadership,
broader ASIS customers and Regional Technical Officers
Working across ASIS operational teams, engineering teams and industry partners to
manage the full capability lifecycle for operational technology
Working with international partners, being part of the capability team will
collaborate on technology development and advancement
Be a complimentary team player who can assist the wider capability cohort in
factors regarding operational taskings, development, sustainment and governance
Facilitating access to vendors to support OTO and liaison-based training activities
for specific technologies
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Level 5
Be a capability team member who can provide effective advice and problem solving
in relation to operational technology systems operated by ASIS
Provide key advice to operational & capability managers and teams on the effective
use of and risks associated with the deployment of operational technology
Be part of a team of technical experts to identify, procure, maintain and sustain
operational technology in support of ASIS operational technology operations
Be a part of enduring arrangements under the guidance of broader ASIS
governance and financial controls with vendors to support operational technology
capabilities
Working with ASIS financial management teams manage budgets to ensure
effective support arrangements and procurement of new capability
Having input to capability management roadmaps in consultation with leadership,
broader ASIS customers and Regional Technical Officers
Working across ASIS operational teams, engineering teams and industry partners to
manage the full capability lifecycle for operational technology
Working with international partners, being part of the capability team will
collaborate on technology development and advancement
Be a complimentary team player who can assist the wider capability cohort in
factors regarding operational taskings, development, sustainment and governance
Facilitating access to vendors to support OTO and liaison-based training activities
for specific technologies
Have the willingness to learn across multi-disciplinary systems
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Core skills
The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:
Have or able to attain in a relatively short window, expertise in:
Advanced communications technologies;
Radio Frequency technologies;
Understanding of complex multi-disciplined systems;
Offensive and defensive cyber technologies; or
Offensive and defensive Technical Surveillance
Education and qualification requirements
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications, or demonstrated equivalent experience in a relevant
technology field (for example – Cyber, Engineering (mechanical/electrical/software
or similar), Telecommunications, Electronics, Security, Mechanical, Operations
Management)
Established knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
o Cyber Operations, analysis or engineering
o Security and vulnerability research
o Electronic, mechanical or complex technology systems
o Radio Frequency systems
o Technical Surveillance systems
o Software or computer engineering
o Trade skills (electrician, network communications, HVAC, instrument or
similar skills)
Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:
Experience working in a technology project related field with Defence, NIC, law
enforcement or related industry
Experience working with technology across a global environment and with remote
workforces
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Benefits of working at ASIS
ASIS employees enjoy access to generous workplace terms and conditions. Benefits
include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation
A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year
Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Domestic Relocation assistance for new staff to Canberra
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Salary packaging arrangements
Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance
A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.
Whilst ASIS officers are not able to work from home due to the classified nature of our
work, staff have access to a range of flexible working arrangements. These include part
time hours, condensed hours and/or flexible start/finish times to support other
responsibilities.
ASIS conditions of service are similar to those applying for the Australian Public Service,
for a full list of benefits and conditions see
Eligibility
To be eligible for a role you must:
Be an Australian citizen
Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
security clearance
For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy
Framework which is publicly accessible at, section 12
provides information on Eligibility and suitability
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How to apply
Click on "Apply Now" on our website on the role/s that you are applying for. You will be
required to submit the following:
800-word pitch outlining your skills and experience for the role & indicate which
role and level the application is for
A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history,
academic qualifications and relevant training that you may have undertaken
Details of two referees, which must include a current supervisor
Applicants are encouraged to consider the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) capabilities
when preparing their application. For more information on the ILS, and tips for applying
for jobs in Australian Public Service, please visit the APSC website found at
All applications for employment with ASIS are handled in the strictest confidence. It is
essential you maintain a similar level of confidentiality and that you do not discuss your
application with anyone.
Reasonable adjustments
ASIS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to
participate in all stages of the selection process. Please let us know if you require any
additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment
process and we will work with you to manage this throughout. If you are successful in
gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available to you in
performing your role.
Recruitment process – what happens next
We thank all applicants for their interest in a role with ASIS. Please be advised that our
selection process is rigorous and extensive and that we do not provide feedback to
unsuccessful applicants. If you progress from application, you will receive an SMS
requesting you to complete online testing – please ensure that you complete this
testing or your application will not progress further.
All selection process decisions are merit based and candidates must be prepared to
undergo various selection stages throughout the process.
A merit pool will be established for candidates who are suitable for this round and will
remain valid for 18 months.