Senior Cyber Analyst RFQ ID: LH-01845 ASD 2025
Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential.
These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Cyber Analysts / Engineers provide operational and cyber system security management and administrative services.
Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025
Initial contract term: Up to 15 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Experience level: Senior - APS6 equivalent
Location of work: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Working arrangements will be at the discretion of the assigned work area, subject to operational need. Due to the nature of ASD's operations, not all work areas can accommodate work from home. Most roles are based in Canberra. However, ASD may be able to accommodate candidates in the Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth facilities.
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Positive Vetting
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.
* Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
* A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cyber Analysts will provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research. They need to understand cyber intrusion activities then use their research skills to provide reporting on threat modelling and intelligence. They will be organised, dynamic, outcome-orientated individuals with strong communication skills.
Cyber Security Engineers will implement, manage and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital services.
Technical Skills:
- Prepare and deliver complex briefs and cyber intelligence reporting related to the Australian Signals Directorate and national security issues.
- Identify and undertake complex research and analysis of relevant cyber threat actors to provide situational awareness on the current and emerging threat to the Australian Signals Directorate.
- Analyse identified cyber threat event data and fuse with all-source intelligence in order to identify, model, and track threat actors targeting the Australian Signals Directorate, and recommend any required actions.
- Understand and use analytical tools and techniques to develop cyber threat activity-related assessments.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- F1:4 - Intrusion Detection and Analysis: Level 4 (CIISEC) Analysts: Operates as a member of an intrusion and analysis team without close supervision. Appropriate and relevant certifications include CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst.
- B1:4 - Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling: Level 4 (CIISEC) Analysts: Undertakes routine threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments without close supervision. Undertakes complex threat intelligence tasks or threat assessments under supervision. Appropriate and relevant certifications include CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst.
- I1:4 - Research: Level 4 (CIISEC) Analysts: Builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for the evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation of research. Contributes to research goals and funding proposals. Collects and analyses qualitative and quantitative data as required. Contributes to research plans and identifies appropriate opportunities for publication and dissemination of research findings. Makes an active contribution to research communities. Presents papers at conferences, contributes significant sections of publication-quality material, and presents reports to clients.
- DESN 4 - Systems design: Level 4 (SFIA) Engineers: Designs system components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology. Identifies and evaluates alternative design options and trade-offs. Creates multiple design views to address the concerns of the different stakeholders and to handle functional and non-functional requirements. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed system components to enable approval by stakeholders. Produces detailed design specifications to form the basis for the construction of systems. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.
- SCTY 4 - Information security: Level 4 (SFIA) Engineers: Maintains operational security processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Provides advice on defining access rights and the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls. Investigates security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommends required actions. Provides support and checks that corrective actions are implemented.
- HSIN 4 - Systems installation and removal: Level 4 (SFIA) Engineers: Undertakes or supervises complex installations and de-installations of systems or components, including handover to the client. Develops procedures and standards for installation and handover to maintain and improve the installation service. Schedules installation work around client priorities and resource availability. Ensures adherence to established safety and quality procedures.
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 TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
* 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 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 Joshua Said 02 9492 7516 . #LI-JS
