About the Team We are recruiting multiple positions in various teams; The Cyber Plans and National Response (CPNR) team leads work prioritising, creating and coordinating realistic and actionable plans to support ACSC's mission to harden, defend and protect Australia's critical infrastructure from cyber-attack. We are a multi-disciplined team established to prepare and equip Australia's most critical systems against cyber-attacks. This is achieved in close partnership across Government and industry, in line with legal and governance frameworks. Roles span strategic and operational planning, exercise, research and development, operations and mission governance. The team contains a diverse set of skills including intelligence, engineering, operations, governance, executive and support. The role of ASD CPNR National Cyber Defence Planning Team is to facilitate the ongoing development and testing of the ASD's National Cyber Defence Plan. Cyber Security Resilience Division is part of ASD's Australian Cyber Security Centre. Cyber Security Resilience Division works in collaboration with Australian Government and industry partners to improve Australia's cyber defence. This is a dynamic, positive and supportive team, keen to help you develop your capabilities including opportunities for learning and training. There are expected vacancies in the following sections within CSR; Critical Infrastructure Operational Technology Environments - responsible for enhancing the cyber security resilience of critical infrastructure around Australia, with a strong focus on operational technology. Secure Design & Architecture - promotes and encourages cyber security best practice through thoughtful design and architecture processes and provides tailored advice on priority ICT projects with a focus on security architecture and threat modelling. Government Uplift - responsible for uplifting the cyber security of government through technical assessments, remediation programs, strategies and advice to build cyber security capability across government entities. Cyber Hygiene Improvement Programs - responsible for measuring the cyber posture and hygiene of internet-facing systems and assets for government and critical infrastructure entities and reporting to network owners, providing them with actionable information to help inform their cyber security improvement efforts. About the Roles The functions of the ASD Cyber Plans and National Response Planning Team are: Lead the ongoing development and testing of the internal facing aspects of the National Cyber Defence Plan. Plan, coordinate, validate and refine operational cyber defence plans across multiple stakeholders. The roles entail a high level of stakeholder engagement including liaison in relation to sensitive cyber security operations and complex issues. An Operations Coordinator working in Cyber Security Resilience Division is similar to a project coordinator: Planning and delivery of complex operations, support large programs that contribute to Australia's national security and deliver cyber resilience outcomes. A dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary team, bringing together technical experts, operational team members and experienced policy staff to work across international forums, industry and government. ASD5 Operations Coordinator Accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex program support work within an integrated workforce. Will co-ordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. Will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and the Australian Signals Directorate outcomes. Interpret and comply with moderately complex legislative and regulatory frameworks organisational polices and business processes. Assist in developing new (or updating existing) Standard Operating Procedures. ASD6 Operations Coordinator Accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex program support work within an integrated workforce. There is a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will involve liaison with stakeholders in relation to sensitive security incidents and complex issues. Independently identify and track operational milestones and incorporate into regular high quality reporting. Interpret and comply with complex legislative and regulatory frameworks, organisational polices and business processes. Supervise and train junior team members, be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows. Lead collaboration within and across ASD teams to achieve operational outcomes. Proactively work with Operations Managers to coordinate uplifts, engagements and operational logistics, including travel, acquisition equipment, and other activities as required. ASD EL1 Operations Manager This position will lead work creating and coordinating realistic and actionable plans to support ACSC's mission. The role entails a high level of stakeholder engagement including liaison in relation to sensitive cyber security operations and complex issues. Evaluate business practices and objectives to understand critical factors for success, and deliver continuous improvement. Lead a team to provide cyber security advice and assistance to government and industry stakeholders. Be accountable for leading a team, managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes. Under limited direction, you will be required to perform and achieve complex to very complex program support work within an integrated workforce. Required to lead a team working across the agency to assist with crisis planning. Understand and advise on a range of cyber security matters including representation at domestic and international forums. Explain and apply complex information to drive and influence the improvement of cyber security posture. Technical cyber security skills are not required for this role but a willingness to learn cyber security concepts is recommended, training is provided. There are opportunities for travel, continuous professional development, and industry collaboration. The key duties of the position include We are seeking applicants who have: A commitment to a positive and inclusive workplace culture and ASD values. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in person and across a geographically dispersed workforce. Experience planning campaigns, operations or exercises, preferably at the Strategic or Operational levels, including integration with civilian organisations and Other Government Agencies. Experience managing multiple operations/events/projects with multiple stakeholders. An ability to work with stakeholders to capture their requirements in planning documentation across the technical, process and resource domains to develop practical solutions. The ability to learn new processes, systems and subject matter, build technical knowledge and share their experience. The ability to adapt to changing priorities and triage competing deadlines. Accountability for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements. Experience leading a team (EL1), project management, and human resource co-ordination. 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.
