Cyber Security Operations Analyst/Engineer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - Perth WA
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $102,927.00 - $113,563.00 
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER – 12324
APPLY URL - https://careers.afp.gov.au/job-invite/12324/

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The Cyber Security and Risk Branch is looking for team members to join our Cyber Security Operations teams:

• Incident Response and Hunt.

Responsible for monitoring, hunt and reporting security events and configuring security controls to maintain a secure network.

• Engineering, Systems and Vulnerabilities.

Responsible for monitoring vulnerabilities and configuring security controls to maintain a secure network across SIEM, SOAR, Email, Web, Vulnerability Management and AZURE/AWS Security Suite.

As a team member within the Cyber Security Operations team, you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Under the Chief Information Officer (CIO), ICT is the key enabling AFP Command that provides technological solutions to combat crime and support operational members through innovative solutions that impact upon the criminal environment. The Cyber Security Operations team sits within ICT and is responsible for:

• Monitoring AFP networks using a comprehensive suite of enterprise tools;
• Responding to security breaches and resolving security incidents;
• Identifying, monitoring, and resolving security vulnerabilities;
• Analysing, developing, and reporting on technical and business cyber threat intelligence;
• Manage, deploy and maintain security suite;
• Educating all staff on cyber security requirements and good practices;
• Ensuring appropriate procedures are established for handling and protectively marking information;
• Managing access to information;
• Ensuring the AFP IT systems are protected against unauthorised access or compromise; and
• Establishing a positive security culture where 'Cyber Security is everyone's responsibility'.

Essential Requirements

List essential requirements for the role :

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience securing a range of enterprise grade technologies, including cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills being able to work collaboratively.
• Experience working in and understanding complex systems and scenarios.
• Experience with enterprise management, security information and event management solutions, writing alerting rules, conducting hunt activities, and implementing alternate competing hypothesis or infection chain technique.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Tertiary qualification in an information technology discipline, such as, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks and Information Systems, Engineering, or relevant industry experience.
• Industry recognised cyber security or vendor qualifications such as SABSA, CISSP, CISM or SANS.
• Cloud certifications or hands on experience.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Email and Web Proxies, Malware Analysis.

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band Level 6.
• Some interstate travel may be required.
• This role can be performed from any AFP office including Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. 
• AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. 
 
Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer - Luke Tuckwood or Duncan McNeill
Contact Officer Email: luke.tuckwood@afp.gov.au or duncan.mcneill@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 02/11/2023