RFQ-ASD-LH-05204 Senior Cyber Advisor
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
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 Advisors provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.
Estimated start date: Monday, 02 March 2026
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. Candidates required to have PV clearance.
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
Estimated start date: Monday, 02 March 2026
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. Candidates required to have PV clearance.
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
- Provide leadership within the team, and guide and mentor less experienced employees.
- Coordinate activities and participates in the design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, support, security, maintenance or enhancement of signals intelligence systems.
- Utilise contemporary knowledge of the Information Communication Technology profession to create innovative technical solutions, to support the signals intelligence function.
- Apply an understanding of the signals intelligence function through participation in collaborative analysis activities.
- Work collaboratively with team members, promote effective teamwork and actively participate in team work and group activities.
- Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders, customers, co-providers and vendors to progress work and meet outcomes.
- Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
- Design and implement solutions to issues impacting on the signals intelligence function.
- Select resources appropriately to meet high and critical priorities whilst sustaining tasks within and across the work area. Prepare and deliver complex briefs and cyber threat 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.
- Build and maintain standard operating procedures and other supporting documentation pertaining to cyber threat intelligence operations.
- Build and sustain strong interactive relationships and negotiate with customers and key stakeholders to deliver tailored intelligence reporting.
- Build and sustain effective working relationships with team members and actively lead in team work and group activities.
- Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify and recommend alternative courses of action.
- Accountable for accurate and timely completion of work, sharing own expertise with others and guiding and mentoring less experienced employees.
Essential criteria
- Experience in identifying, analysing and responding to cyber security threats using tools such as a security information and event management (SIEM) solution, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Network Security Monitoring (NSM) tools.
- Experience in developing and tuning detection rules to identify anomalous network behaviour based on attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs and system hardening techniques to protect infrastructure.
- A proven ability to work as a member of a dispersed team and support productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with customers as well as the broader project team.
- Provide expert advice and guidance when developing solutions to address future goals and deliverables.
- Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to other team members. All records to be recorded in the team Confluence space.
- Australian Citizenship and a TSPV security clearance is essential
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate administrative skills, including time management and oral and written communication skills; and demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and allocate tasks.
- Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) including security monitoring and incident response.
- Experience in Security architecture management.
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.
- 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 (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.
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 511 324.
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