Principal Cyber Security Analyst

Department of the Premier & Cabinet WA – West Perth WA

Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa, PS CSA Agreement

Position Number:

Pool Ref

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Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

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Help shape the future of the Western Australia Public Sector.

The Office of Digital Government is looking to establish a pool of Cyber Security professionals that will help protect the Government's information assets through the coordination and delivery of cyber programmes and controls.

The pool will operate for a period of 24 months, and will be accessed by other Public Sector agencies, where fixed term and / or permanent appointments may be made.

By applying for this pool, you agree for your application to be shared amongst multiple Public Sector agencies.

About Us The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government.

The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community.

We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact.

For more information about the Department, please visit ourwebsite.

About the Role As a Principal Cyber Security Analyst, you will draw on your expertise of cyber security threats, cyber situational awareness, incident management to support agencies in meeting the requirements of the WA Cyber Security Policy.

We are seeking applicants with skills and specialities across the cyber security discipline, including any of the following:

Network monitoring, firewall / security device configuration, incident response, threat hunting and threat intelligence

Government, Risk, and Compliance: Assessment of cyber and information security risk, implementation and / or monitoring of security frameworks

Knowledge of industry standard and good practice (for example, the Australian Signals Directorate Essential 8, ISO family, NIST Cyber Security Framework)

Assurance activities including gap analysis, audit / review, and vulnerability assessment

Security testing including vulnerability assessments

Knowledge of contemporary enterprise IT environments.

Knowledge of common cloud platforms and concepts (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Office 365).

Knowledge of the public sector and state government.

Applicants are required to submit A current and detailed resume / Curriculum Vitae outlining your current and previous achievements; and

A written application in no more than two (2) pages, demonstrating your experience and how you are able to perform the role in the context of the role specific requirements and capabilities as detailed in the attached JDF.

Suitable applicants will be required to provide:

Proof of identity 100-point check (details will be advised after selection).

A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police.

Equity and Diversity The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) will apply to this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

How to Apply Click 'Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk in the first instance.

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Monday 5 January.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisting and Interviews will take place in January.

Subsequent vacancies Applicants who are found suitable in this process may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner's.

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