NON-TSPV ROLES

Keane Consulting specialise in placing contractors into the Australian Federal Government, primarily with Top Secret Positive Vet (TSPV) clearances. The roles immediate below do not require this level of clearance.  If you are looking for roles within the TSPV market, please scroll further down to the appropriate section.
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    Project Manager
    *(RECENTLY Published 20/10/20)

    DTA: 9287
    Client: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
    Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
    Start date: Est 13/11/2020
    Contract: 12 Months 
    Contract extension: 12 Months
    Clearance: Must have current baseline clearance
    Closes: Friday 30th October 2020 at 6pm

    Role Description:
    The Department is looking for an experienced project manager to implement the Australian Greenhouse Emissions Information System development work plan.
    AGEIS is the central IT business application of Australia’s national greenhouse gas inventory system.
    Its greenhouse gas emissions estimate modelling, QC, inventory compilation and reporting and archiving functions:
    • Implement Australia’s emission reporting obligations under the UN climate treaties
    • Track compliance with domestic and international emission reduction commitments
    • Informs development of domestic abatement policies
    • Monitors the effectiveness of those policies
    • Informs future emission reduction targets.
    AGEIS also supports preparation of Australia’s annual emissions projections estimates.
    AGEIS’s forward development plan will support Australia’s compliance with the Paris Agreement and the provision of a broader range of policy-relevant, more granular emission estimates.
    It will also involve the migration of AGEIS to cloud-based services.
     
    The project manager will:
    • Work closely with the AGEIS Steering Committee, Business Analyst, Database Operations Manager, and external IT service provider to maintain and enhance AGEIS.
    • Liaise with business users, the Department’s ICT group and external IT services provider to ensure timely release, deployment and testing of agreed improvements and resolution of technical issues.
    • Lead procurement of future additional external IT service providers, manage provider contracts, and AGEIS-related budget processes, supported by the business owners and Business Analyst.
    • Provide secretariat support to AGEIS Steering and Project Committees, including weekly updates to senior management, and maintenance of AGEIS system documentation. This role will suit an experienced project manager with experience in software change management and business administration.

    ​Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Cyber Security Analysts
    *(RECENTLY Published 26/10/20)

    DTA: 9362
    Client: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
    Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
    Start date: Est 23/11/2020
    Contract: To 30 June
    Contract extension: 2 x 12 Months
    Clearance: Must have current negative vetting level 1 clearance
    Closes: Monday 2 November 2020 6pm (in Canberra)

    Role Description:
    The request seeks to engage experienced contractors who has capability to provide the existing Cyber security team with assistance in completing Cyber Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, including input regarding Cyber Security Architecture decisions.
     In particular but not limited to:
    • Security assess ICT systems in accordance with the PSPF and ISM, including on-premises, cloud and hybrid solutions.
    • Prepare and support the development of system security documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), SSP Annexes, Security Risk Management Plans, reports and approval minutes
    • Provide advice on and support for the system accreditation process to business and technical areas
    • Provide advice to business and technical areas, system owners and the executive on cyber security risks, threats and vulnerabilities; and security best practices
    • Review and provide input to system security requirements and designs documents
    • Develop and review security governance documentation including policies.

     Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Cyber Security Specialist and Architect
    *(RECENTLY Published 26/10/20)

    DTA: 9355
    Client: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
    Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
    Start date: Est 23/11/2020
    Contract: To 30 June
    Contract extension: 2 x 12 Months
    Clearance: Must have current negative vetting level 1 clearance
    Closes: Monday 2 November 2020 6pm (in Canberra)

    Role Description:
    The request seeks to engage a experienced contractor who has capability to provide the existing Cyber security team with assistance in completing Cyber Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, including input regarding Cyber Security Architecture decisions.
    In particular but not limited to:
    • Provide input, design and document Cyber Security Architecture
    • Provide input, advise and design into containerised technology
    • Security assess ICT systems in accordance with the PSPF and ISM, including on-premises, cloud and hybrid solutions.
    • Provide Cyber Security guidance into our web-based SaaS cloud applications proposed to be subscribed to
    • Prepare and support the development of system security documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), SSP Annexes, Security Risk Management Plans, reports and approval minutes
    • Provide Cyber Security guidance into changes to the environment in support of CAB approvals
    • Provide advice on and support for the system accreditation process to business and technical areas
    • Provide advice to business and technical areas, system owners and the executive on cyber security risks, threats and vulnerabilities; and security best practices
    • Review and provide input to system security requirements and designs documents

     Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Scrum Masters 
    *(RECENTLY Published 27/10/20)

    DTA: 9388 (Multiple roles)
    Client: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
    Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: To 30 June
    Contract extension: 2 x 12 Months
    Clearance: Ability to obtain baseline clearance
    Closes: Tuesday 3rd November 2020 6pm (in Canberra)

    Role Description:
    The candidate will be:
    • Responsible for creating a high performance self-managing dynamic team
    • comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team
    • enthusiastic, and full of personal drive
    • capable of leading digital transformation projects from start to finish
    • willing to share your knowledge and expertise with your team and the people around you
    • prolific in innovative ideas and output

     Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

TSPV ROLES

Keane Consulting specialise in placing contractors into the Australian Federal Government, primarily with Top Secret Positive Vet (TSPV) clearances. The roles immediately below require this level of clearance.  
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    Business Intelligence Developer
    INAN 5
    *(RECENTLY Published 14/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-72-2020 SOW 1
    Client:     Australia Signals Directorate (ASD), Portfolio Management Office (PfMO)
    Location: Russell Offices
    Contract: On or after January 2021, 12 months from commencement, Part-time arrangements will be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 4th November 2020 2PM
     
    Role Description:
     The Portfolio Management Office (PfMO) within the Australian Signals Directorate is responsible for supporting the governance and implementation of major change initiatives across the organisation. A key component is Analysis & Reporting, including the maintenance of a portfolio-level dashboard capability and provision of reports to support a range of internal and external stakeholders.
     
    Having recently commenced using Power BI and SharePoint technology to provide reporting, PfMO is looking to support and grow this capability going forward.
     
    The BI Developer will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills. A key function of the role will be to maintain and support the existing reporting capability, while also growing the level of service & analysis provided to our range of stakeholders.
     
    The BI Developer will be working with portfolio and program stakeholders to gain an understanding of their reporting requirements and translating those into reports, data visualisations and dashboards primarily using Power BI and SharePoint. The position will be responsible for effectively generating, gathering, storing, analysing and using data to contribute to decision making and shaping at the portfolio office level.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Business intelligence development experience in corporate environments (collecting data and deploying reports and dashboards). (Essential)
    • Experience with Project Server, SQL Server and SQL Server Report Builder. (Desirable)
    • Experience using Python for data analytics. (Desirable)
    • Experience working in a portfolio or program office, including understanding of portfolio/ program, governance methodologies. (Desirable)
    • An understanding of Agile/SCRUM/DevOps methodologies. (Desirable)
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Work as part of a centralised portfolio office to develop, deliver and maintain Power BI & SharePoint based reporting, dashboards and visualisations, in support of the organisation’s program of change initiatives.
    • Manage a range of competing stakeholder requirements across different business areas, including translating these into the development of standardised and ad hoc reporting.
    • Analyse and interpret patterns and trends to identify and communicate insights.
    • Identify and drive the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within the reporting space.
    • When required, upskill the current team to enable broader understanding and contingency for the section.
    SFIA:
    INAN 5
    DTAN 5
    REQM 4
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.
    Travel: The Business Intelligence Developer will be expected to travel between ASD offices in the ACT where necessary. Minimal domestic travel may be required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.
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    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Data Analyst
    ​INAN 4
    (Published 14/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-72-2020 SOW 2
    Client:     Australia Signals Directorate (ASD), Portfolio Management Office (PfMO)
    Location: Russell Offices
    Contract: On or after January 2021, 12 months from commencement, Part-time arrangements will be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 4th November 2020 2PM
     
    Role Description:
     The Portfolio Management Office (PfMO) within the Australian Signals Directorate is responsible for supporting the governance and implementation of major change initiatives across the organisation. A key component is Analysis & Reporting, including the maintenance of a portfolio-level dashboard capability and provision of reports to support a range of internal and external stakeholders.
     
    Having recently commenced using Power BI and SharePoint technology to provide reporting, PfMO is looking to support and grow this capability going forward.
     
    The Data Analyst will play an essential and hands on role in working with portfolio and program stakeholders to capture their reporting requirements and helping to translate those into reports, data visualisations and dashboards primarily using Power BI and SharePoint.  The role will also be heavily involved in supporting and growing the existing reporting capability, including capturing and checking changes to underlying data on a regular basis.
    The Data Analyst will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with very good communication skills.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Experience in building reporting using MS excel and/ or similar tools within the Microsoft suite, with a focus on business intelligence/ management information. (Essential)
    • SharePoint development experience in corporate environments (collecting data and deploying reports and dashboards). (Desirable)
    • Experience with Project Server, SQL Server and SQL Server Report Builder, Python. (Desirable)
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Update and maintain data and generate reports supporting the organisation’s portfolio of change initiatives, with a specific focus on business intelligence & data visualisation.
    • Work with fellow team members and other stakeholders to develop portfolio-level reporting.
    • Analyse and interpret patterns and trends to identify insights.
    • Perform quality assurance on data captured for input into source systems
    SFIA:
    INAN 4
    DTAN 3
    REQM 2
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.
    Travel: The Data Analyst will be expected to travel between ASD offices in the ACT where necessary. Minimal domestic travel may be required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.
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    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Systems Administrator
    SYSP 4
    *(RECENTLY Published 29/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-103-2020 SOW 1
    Client:     Australia Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division-Integrated Solutions-Core Collaboration Solutions (TF-IS-CCS)
    Location: Canberra region, primarily Russell Offices
    Contract: On or after 4 January 2021, 23 December 2023, Part-time arrangements will be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 19th November 2020 2PM
     
    Role Description:
     
    Enterprise Technology Division-Integrated Solutions-Core Collaboration Solutions (TF-IS-CCS) within ASD will deliver a modernised high assurance messaging and signalling capability. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for a person with experience in supporting custom applications associated with message delivery, storage and data bases.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Technical skills include but are not limited to:
      • Javascript coding language
      • SQL (MySQL)
      • Windows Server – Server 2012 R2 or greater
      • Red Hat 7 or greater
      • Apache ActiveMQ
    • Experience IT system and networks support.
    • Desirable technical skills include but are not limited to:
      • Red Hat 7 or greater
      • Apache ActiveMQ
    • Desirable experience in custom applications associated with message delivery.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Perform requirements planning and development for capability delivery.
    • Perform capability delivery and integration for quality assurance and transition to operations.
    • Identify and analyse capability performance and work closely with stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Perform capability testing and evaluation. Implement capability and functionality improvements and report outcomes.
    • Assist with stakeholder and vendor technical staff engagement to ensure ASD’s key expected requirements (KER) are captured, addressed and implemented.
    • Maintain and improve the release process for proprietary software. Perform steps to verify, test and archive software releases following defined procedures.
    • Assist with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and proactivity ensure capability knowledge sharing in support of future operational requirements.
    SFIA:
    SYSP 4
    DBAD 4
    SINT 4
    ITOP 3
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal to no travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.
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    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Project Manager-Multiple ROLES
    PRMG 4
    (PublisheD 23/6/20)

    RFQ-ASD-29-2020 SOW 2 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
    Location: Canberra.
    Contract: ASAP start as negotiated, 12 months from commencement.
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Tuesday 24th November 2020 2PM.  
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 

    Role description:
    DEF2069 Ph3 will upgrade key management and security management infrastructure. To facilitate this, the Australian Signals Directorate has a requirement for up to two Project Managers. Specifically the Project Managers will be responsible, under general direction to assist the senior project manager with the provision of project support services toward project closure and will have a proven ability to work within an integrated team of diverse personnel.
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    Other Skills:
    • 1.Desirable skills and knowledge include:
      • Program and/or Project Management Qualifications highly regarded.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Contribute to and manage activities for planning, development and implementation of discrete sub-projects. 
    • Participate in improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies
    • Plan and manage discrete phases of system development or enhancement.
    • Contribute to activities for testing, implementation and transition to operations.
    • Conduct procurement activities to support wider project requirements.
    • Develop and contribute to project documentation including but not limited to Exception Reports, Completion Reports Management of project risks and issues.
    • Conduct project stage review and reporting, financial management, risk and issue management. 
    • Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, including taking minutes and managing action items as required
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from Senior Project Manager in a timely manner.  
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
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    SFIA: PRMG 4
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal interstate travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Kubernetes Engineer
    ​DESN 5
           (published 2/09/20)       

    ​RFQ-ASD-69-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
    Location: Canberra. Primarily at Brindabella Business Park with occasional work at Russell Officers.
    Contract: ASAP start as negotiated, 12 months from commencement.
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Wednesday 25th November 2020 2PM.  (published: 2/09/20)
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
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    Role description:
    The Cyber Technical Program has a requirement for a Kubernetes Engineer to deliver and maintain solutions for the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
    The Kubernetes Engineer will be responsible for designing, automating and maintaining on premise Kubernetes solutions to meet security requirements in a classified network environment.  They should have expertise in private or public cloud computing using products like OpenShift, VMware Project Pacific, GKE, EKS or AKS.
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    Other Skills:
    • Have a Certified Kubernetes Administrator certificate
    • Knowledge or experience with ICT systems infrastructure, covering a range of physical and virtual environments.
    • Knowledge of information systems security principles, practices and technologies.
    • Experience integrating and supporting Kubernetes security products such as Aquasec, Sysdig, NueVector or Twistlock
    • Experience migrating existing applications to containers and Kubernetes

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for designing, building and deploying a secure and scalable Kubernetes solution into a classified environment.
    • Build pilot solutions and test with project customers.
    • Ensure security compliance requirements are integrated in to planning and design activities.
    • Develop documentation for the system such SOPs, HLD and As Built.
    • Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Kubernetes solution.

    SFIA  Skills Required:
    DESN 5
    SINT 5
    SYSP 5
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra 
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Network Engineer-multiple positions
    ​NTDS 5
     (Published 19/6/20)

    RFQ-ASD-39-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
    Location: Canberra - Russell
    Contract: ASAP start as negotiated, 12 or 24 Months from commencement.
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Monday 30th November 2020 2PM.  
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
     
    Role description:
    The Network Engineer will be required to undertake design, installation and support of an extensive corporate network environment. They will work in the Technology Foundations Communications Section within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
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    Other Skills:
    • Well-developed knowledge with either Juniper, CISCO or HP Network Equipment.
    • CISCO and/or Juniper Certifications
    • Proven experience with OSPF and BGP routing as well as MPLS technologies.
    • Proven experience in network systems configuration, testing and installations.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Carry out consolidation of legacy networks onto the current ASD baseline network architecture through the provision of detailed design, configuration, implementation, documentation and post-installation activities
    • Undertake network installations in accordance with detailed design documentation and guidance.
    • Provide second level support incident Response to the ASD Top Secret Network environment in support of the Defence Intelligence Agencies and other customers.
    SFIA:
    NTDS 5
    NTPL 5
    HSIN 4
    NTAS 4
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: Services will primarily be undertaken within Russell R5, but travel may be required to be undertaken at other locations within Canberra and interstate.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Network Automation EngineeR
    ​SINT 4
    (Published 14/7/20)

    RFQ-ASD-65-2020 SOW 1
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: The core location of services will be within Russell but time may be spent installing at sites locally and interstate
    Contract: From October 2020 or as negotiated, 12 months from contract commencement, Part-time arrangements may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 9th December 2020 2PM.  
     
    Role Description:
    ​    The Network Automation Engineer will be required to develop and integrate software employing an Agile Software Development Methodology (SDM). The position includes developing software, integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software, documenting and automating technical processes and assisting with the testing and deployment. The successful candidate will need highly developed software development skills.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrable experience in development languages/frameworks such as Python, Powershell, Django and automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, chef and docker.
    • Detailed experience in automation system design and architecture.
    • Experience with configuring network devices using automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet and Chef.
    • Detailed experience in building testable and maintainable systems using continuous integration/continuous (CI/CD) deployment techniques and technologies.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, build, test, deploy and support a system to enable automation of enterprise network management systems and network devices including the integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf software and Open Source software tools. Recommend/design new structures and tools which meet business requirements and take into account the target environment to improve the utility of the automation system for its customers.
    • Produce and update unit and integration tests for infrastructure and software that is being developed
    • Database design and implementation for operational systems.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and produce documentation, including detailed design documentation, in accordance with ASD policies and procedures
    • Linux development, which may include developing and configuring a Linux environment, installing operating systems and maintaining a Linux system
    • Engage the section to co-ordinate design reviews and stakeholder meetings to ensure that the system is meeting the required business outcomes from each of the network teams and identify future system enhancement activities.
     
    SFIA:
    SINT 4
    DESN 4
    PROG 4
    ITOP 4
    EMRG 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Location: Services will primarily be undertaken within Russell R5, but travel may be required to be undertaken at other locations within Canberra and interstate. There will be a requirement to undertake occasional planned work outside the cores hours in support of maintenance activities and general support.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Software Engineer – Multiple Positions SYSP 5
    (Published 21/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-76-2020 SOW 3 Re-opened
    Project:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO)
    Location: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Contract: ASAP, Contract terms between 12 and 24 months will be considered, Part-time arrangements may be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Software Engineer.
    The System Software Engineer will be accountable for the administration of second party applications.  The System Software Engineer will plan, organise, integrate, deliver and sustain complex systems under broad direction and will maintain productive working relationships.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience with either:
      • Oracle products including Oracle database and Oracle APEX; and/or
      • Sybase products including ASE and Replication Server
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Sustain capabilities that predominantly use:
      • Oracle technologies; and/or
      • Sybase technologies.
    • Evaluate and test new system releases (including patches).  Plan and coordinate the installation of new versions of system software.
    • Investigate, coordinate and resolve potential and actual service problems.
    • Manage system and database configurations across numerous environments (e.g. production, QA, development, training, test, and exercise).  Monitor database activity and resource usage.  Optimise database performance and plan for forecast resource needs.
    • Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of relational databases and replication technologies:
      • Oracle Database; and/or
      • Sybase ASE / Sybase Replication Server
    • Develop simple programs, or scripts to assist in the implementation, integration and maintenance of the system software.
     
    SFIA:
    SYSP 5
    DBAD 5
    DBDS 4
    PROG 2
    ​
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Software Engineer – Multiple Positions SYSP 4
    (Published 21/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-76-2020 SOW 4 Re-opened
    Project:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO)
    Location: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Contract: ASAP, Contract terms between 12 and 24 months will be considered, Part-time arrangements may be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a System Software Engineer.
    The System Software Engineer will be accountable for the administration of second party applications.  The System Software Engineer will plan, organise, integrate, deliver and sustain complex systems under broad direction and will maintain productive working relationships.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Experience with either:
      • Oracle products including Oracle database and Oracle APEX; and/or
      • Sybase products including ASE and Replication Server
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Under direction sustain capabilities that predominantly use:
      • Oracle technologies; and/or
      • Sybase technologies.
    • Contribute to the evaluation and testing of new system releases (including patches).  Plan and coordinate the installation of new versions of system software.
    • Investigate, coordinate and resolve potential and actual service problems.
    • Contribute to the management of system and database configurations across numerous environments (e.g. production, QA, development, training, test, and exercise).  Monitor database activity and resource usage.  Optimise database performance and plan for forecast resource needs.
    • Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of relational databases and replication technologies:
      • Oracle Database; and/or
      • Sybase ASE / Sybase Replication Server
    • Develop simple programs, or scripts to assist in the implementation, integration and maintenance of the system software.
    SFIA:
    SYSP 4
    DBAD 4
    DBDS 3
    PROG 2
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    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    SharePoint Developer
    ​PROG 3
    (Published 21/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-76-2020 SOW 5 Re-opened
    Project:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO)
    Location: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Contract: ASAP, Contract terms between 12 and 24 months will be considered, Part-time arrangements may be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
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    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a SharePoint Developer.
    The SharePoint Developer will contribute to the design and development of software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, engaging with stakeholders to assess user experiences, documenting technical processes and managing testing and deployment.
     
    Other Skills:
    • JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, jQuery. MS SQL Server, and Web Services
    • Experience building bespoke capabilities SPFx, C#, ASP.Net, Net Framework
    • Experience with SharePoint Server development 2013 or higher in a Defence environment.
    • Experience with Nintex Workflows and Nintex Forms, Office 365/SharePoint Project Online
    • Experience deploying and managing COTS add-ons for SharePoint Server
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Contribute to the scoping, development, testing and implementation of the Procurement Portal
    • Contribute to the Integration of the Project Management suite of tools with the Procurement Portal/Budget Tracker tool and the Portfolio Management suite of tools into a viable single product.
    • Identify system interdependencies and engage effectively with other system stakeholders to resolve issues.
    • Monitor the website interface and software stability, taking remediation action as required.
    • Provide application support to stakeholders, resolving incidents and requests in line with service level agreements.
    • Troubleshoot system software issues, including maintenance and updating of SharePoint applications.
    • Produce documentation in accordance with ASD policies and procedures, including system training requirements.
    • Engage with application vendors in accordance with agreed service level.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    SFIA:
    PROG 3
    DESN 3
    UNAN 3
    HCEV 2
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    SharePoint Developer
    ​PROG 4
    (Published 21/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-76-2020 SOW 6 Re-opened
    Project:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO)
    Location: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Contract: ASAP, Contract terms between 12 and 24 months will be considered, Part-time arrangements may be considered. Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    SIGINT and Network Operations Group – Systems Project Office (SNO-SPO) within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to Defence through a variety of different programmes and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a SharePoint Developer.
    The SharePoint Developer will be responsible for the design and development of software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, engaging with stakeholders to assess user experiences, documenting technical processes and managing testing and deployment.
     
    Other Skills:
    • JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, jQuery. MS SQL Server, and Web Services
    • Experience building bespoke capabilities SPFx, C#, ASP.Net, Net Framework
    • Experience with SharePoint Server development 2013 or higher in a Defence environment.
    • Experience with Nintex Workflows and Nintex Forms, Office 365/SharePoint Project Online
    • Experience deploying and managing COTS add-ons for SharePoint Server
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Under direction, lead the scoping, development, testing and implementation of the Procurement Portal
    • Under direction, lead the Integration of the Project Management suite of tools with the Procurement Portal/Budget Tracker tool and the Portfolio Management suite of tools into a viable single product.
    • Identify system interdependencies and engage effectively with other system stakeholders to resolve issues.
    • Monitor the website interface and software stability, taking remediation action as required.
    • Provide application support to stakeholders, resolving incidents and requests in line with service level agreements.
    • Troubleshoot system software issues, including maintenance and updating of SharePoint applications.
    • Produce documentation in accordance with ASD policies and procedures, including system training requirements.
    • Engage with application vendors in accordance with agreed service level.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    SFIA:
    PROG 4
    DESN 3
    UNAN 3
    HCEV 2
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with minimal travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Systems Engineer 
    DESN 4
    (Published 13/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-89-2020 SOW 2  Re-opened 
    Client:  Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: ASAP as mutually agreed, up to 24 months from the commencement date, Part-time arrangements will be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The System Engineer will be expected to
    • Provide  broad technical engineering support.
    • Review project artefacts that include system design, testing, implementation and readiness for transition to production.
    • Manage and control of technical documentation, including updates provided by vendor partners.
    Other Skills:
    • Proven experience in ICT systems infrastructure design, covering networks, storage, compute and virtualisation.
    •  Experience working with IT Security and Architecture teams to ensure appropriate approvals and accreditations.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Perform a broad range of systems engineering activities related to system design, testing and sustainment, ensuring that engineering solutions are coordinated across the Sustainment environment.
    • Contribute to configuration and management of in-production mission system hardware and software components, including upgrade planning.
    • Maintain and develop technical documentation for the Sustainment Team.
    • Assist in validation and verification of existing requirements and/or upgrades, for sustainment activities.
    • Provide system support and administration of ICT systems managed by the Sustainment Team.
    • Provide input to technical queries from business and support areas, and general technical assistance as required.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    DESN 4
    REQM 4
    SEAC 4
    ​
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Software Engineer for PENSIEVE Sustainment PROG 4
    (Published 19/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-89-2020 SOW 3 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)- Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: On or after 16 February 2021, 12 or 24 months from commencement date, Part-time arrangements may be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
     
    The Software Engineer will join a team supporting a large-scale, mission critical enterprise capability. They will work closely with team members, key stakeholders from multiple organisations, as well as other ICT and security specialists to solve problems and deliver solutions that increase business value.
    The Software Engineer will perform activities and tasks relating to designing, developing, installing, and configuring software solutions, as well as overseeing and delivering against business requirements, design, development, integration, and verification and validation activities.
    The Software Engineer will assist with ongoing business support tasks, which will range from customer requests, troubleshooting and resolution of issues and systems maintenance.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in databases, data warehousing, and data standards (e.g., XML, JSON).
    • Demonstrated Knowledge and experience in development languages/ technologies such as Python, ElasticSearch and Apache NiFi.
    • Demonstrated experience in MS-Windows and Unix-based administration.
    • Proven experience working in Service Delivery Management functions in accordance with the ITIL framework
    Major Responsibilities:
    • With support from the Team Lead and Technical Lead, conduct the design, integration and transition of mission system upgrades to ensure the capability meets business requirements.
    • Work with stakeholders to understand business needs, and to elicit and translate these into requirements to aid the planning of the mission system lifecycle.
    • Develop and maintain data processing systems, including dataflow (extract, transform and load) and repositories to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of stored data.
    • Support the upgrade and maintenance of the mission system production, QA and development environments, including the integration, configuration, administration of services and servers.
    • Design, implement and test software upgrades throughout the deployment lifecycle.
    • Provide system support and administration of ICT systems managed by the Sustainment Team.
    • Work collaboratively with the Sustainment Team to coordinate, develop and maintain technical documentation, software processes, Standard Operating Procedures, and System Security Plans.
     
    SFIA:
    PROG 4
    SINT 4
    DESN 3
    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra, with minimal to nil travel required within Australia.
    Other: The role may require rostered on-call and after-hours duty.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Business Analyst-Multiple POSITIONS
    BUAN 5
    (Published 12/8/20)

    RFQ-ASD-24-2020 SOW 2 Re-opened
    Client: Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) - Cyber Technical Program
    Location: Initially at Brindabella Park, with a move to Russell Offices, Canberra
    Contract: ASAP as negotiated, Up to 24 months, part time will be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM. 
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
     
    Role Description:
    The Business Analyst role is responsible for eliciting business and technical requirements as well as modelling complex business processes for the purposes of informing ICT capability delivery.
    This role requires that the successful candidate be able to interpret the needs articulated by a diverse set of technical customers.  The role must work with architects and developers to devise solutions that satisfy the customer needs whilst working within the bounds of the Australia Cyber Security Centre’s strategic direction.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Understanding of Cyber Security domain.
    • Experience in writing Operational Concept Document(s), Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and related formative capability development documents to the ASDEFCON standard is desirable.
    • Ideally five years’ experience minimum as a Business Analyst.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Facilitate and lead business engagement for large and complex capability development, including identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders.
    • Take responsibility for concisely and accurately documenting the requirements of business, ensuring they are unambiguous and measurable/testable.
    • Lead the development of business process modelling for a diverse and complex set of business areas.
    • Take responsibility for ensuring technology solutions satisfy the customer needs by working collaboratively with architects and developers.
    • Define (pre-delivery) and measure business benefits (post-delivery) from realised capabilities in line with organisation strategy
    • Identify and document the impact on business requirements of external influences affecting the Program or Project to guide capability development.
    SFIA:
    BUAN5
    REQM5
    ​
    Security Clearance: Must have a current Defence Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. A current DIA recognised PA preferred, but not essential.
    Travel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel; however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some overseas and domestic travel required for one of the roles. The roles are primarily Canberra based, initially at Brindabella Park, with a move to Russell Offices throughout the term of the contract.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    ICT System Administrator
    ASUP 4
    (Published 26/8/20)         

    RFQ-ASD-42-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Enterprise Technology Division (ASD)
    Location: Work may be undertaken across multiple Canberra locations; Russell, Fairbairn, and Brindabella Business Park.
    Start: ASAP as negotiated, for 12 months from commencement. (Part time arrangements will be considered)
    Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM.  
    Note: ​As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​​
    Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) requires ICT System Administrators to maintain application support processes, and check that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. ICT System Administrators use application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.

    The ICT System Administrators review system software updates and identifies those that merit action, tailor system software to maximise hardware functionality, installs and tests new versions of system software, investigates and coordinates the resolution of potential and actual service problems, prepares and maintains operational documentation for system software and advises on the correct and effective use of system software.

    The ICT System Administrators work in a team environment comprising contractors and ASD Officers, providing services to a diverse range of customers. In this high paced environment, the ability to problem solve and develop new skills is essential. The role requires the ICT System Administrators to work independently and also collaborate with team members and external support staff to resolve complex issues.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in application packaging within a VDI environment and using deployment technologies like AppV or AppVolumes
    • Demonstrated experience in System Center Configuration Manager.
    • An understanding of modern scripting practices and languages to automate process, gather information and resolve common issues

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Use application management software and tools to investigate issues.
    • Investigate and coordinate the resolution of potential and actual service problems around system software.
    • Install, test and advise on the correct use of new versions of system software including those within a VDI environment.
    • Work as part of a team to ensure ICT hardware configuration and type is appropriate for application support and functional operations
    • Prepare and maintain application support processes and operational documentation.
    • Collect performance and usage statistics on applications for reporting.
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous service improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Contribute technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled global ICT platform.
    • Engage and liaise with assigned Project Management Office resources regarding ICT deliverables.
    • Engage and liaise with customers of capabilities to ensure user stories are delivered against.
    • Draft, review and maintain standard operating procedures, knowledge base articles and other relevant documentation.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.​

    SFIA Level:
    • ASUP 4
    • SYSP 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Travel:
    Role is Canberra based. There may be a requirement for occasional interstate travel.
    Work may be required to be undertaken across multiple Canberra locations; Russell, Fairbairn, and Brindabella Business Park.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    ICT System Administrator Cloud  Infrastructure Private Cloud Team
    ​DTAN 4
    (published 26/8/20)

    RFQ-ASD-68-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:: Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra Based. There may be a requirement for occasional work at different locations in the ACT
    C    ontract: ASAP start as negotiated to 30 June 2021. Part time will be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM. 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 

    Role Description:
    Provision of ICT Systems Administration services (Private Cloud Team) that enable efficient sustainment of ICT Cloud Infrastructure within multiple complex environments spanning multiple geographically separated data centres.

    Other Skills:
    • Extensive experience in the successful sustainment of RHEL ICT Cloud infrastructure
    • Demonstrated experience with Dev Ops tools such as Artifactory, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Docker.
    • Demonstrated experience with Dev Ops tools such as Kubernetes.
    • Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux Servers.
    • Demonstrated experience with ICT automation CI/CD tools.
    • Demonstrated experience with programming languages such as Python, Ruby and or Java.
    • Experiencing in designing enterprise systems, utilising industry best practices.
    • Desirable – Commercial Cloud experience

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Administer and maintain the Private Cloud Infrastructure as a Services infrastructure, based on a Red Hat Technology.
    • Administer and maintain the Private Cloud Platform as a Services infrastructure based on a Red Hat Technology.
    • Administer and maintain the Private Cloud consolidation and expansion efforts on a Red Hat Technology.
    • Provide assistance with the development and systems administration of existing Cloud infrastructures based on Bare-metal.
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous services improvement and workflows to meet deadlines.
    • Contribute technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled ICT platform.
    • Engage and liaise with assigned project representatives and other support teams regarding Cloud Infrastructure based on Red Hat technology.
    • Comply with internal administrative and Standard Operating Procedures
    SFIA:
    DTAN 4
    DESN 4
    DBDS 4
    PROG 4
    SINT 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel, however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some domestic travel required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Business Analyst
    BUAN5
    (published 18/9/20)

    RFQ-ASD-88-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:: Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra Based. There may be a requirement for occasional work at different locations in the ACT
    C    ontract: ASAP start as negotiated, up to 24 Months from commencement. Part time will be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM. 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 

    Role Description:
    The Business Analyst role is responsible for eliciting business and technical requirements as well as modelling complex business processes for the purposes of informing ICT capability delivery.
    This role requires that the successful candidate be able to interpret the needs articulated by a diverse set of technical customers and non-technical representatives of the broader ACSC business community.  The role must work with architects, developers and end users to devise solutions that satisfy the customer needs whilst working within the bounds of the Australia Cyber Security Centre’s strategic direction.

    Other Skills:
    • Understanding of the Cyber Security domain.
    • Experience in writing Operational Concept Document(s), Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and related formative ASDEFCON capability development documents
    • Ideally five years’ experience minimum as a Business Analyst.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Facilitate and lead business engagement for large and complex capability development, including identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders from the user communities.
    • Take responsibility for concisely and accurately documenting the requirements of business, ensuring they are unambiguous and measurable/testable.
    • Lead the development of business process modelling for a diverse and complex set of business areas.
    • Define (pre-delivery) and measure business benefits (post-delivery) from realised capabilities in line with organisational strategy.
    • Identify and document the impact on business requirements of external influences affecting the Program or Project to guide capability development.

    ​SFIA Skill set required:
    BUAN5
    REQM5

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel, however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some domestic travel required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Portfolio Management Analyst
    BPRE 5
    (published 13/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-61-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location:  Russell Offices Building R5/6
    C    ontract: ASAP start as negotiated, to June 30 2021. Part time will be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM. 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 

    Role Description: 
    ASD’s Portfolio Management Office has a requirement for a Portfolio Management Analyst with broad experience in Capability Strategic Planning to undertake a number of capability development and related activities during the 2020-21 financial year. These activities include developing artefacts for ASD delivery of key ADF ISREW and Cyber projects that have ASD equities.
     
    Work will involve developing capability roadmaps, documentation and analysis of business requirements identification and strategic IT planning at the enterprise level to assist in technology outcomes for the division and the organisation. Management and engagement of internal and external stakeholders relevant to the portfolio of work is essential.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop and conduct supporting strategic and planning activities to enable the enterprise technology strategy and IT operations framework to be implemented across the organisation
    • Develop capability roadmaps, models and plans to drive strategic outcomes and portfolio management practices for the purposes of aligning capability initiatives
    • Identify and initiate process improvements for business performance, portfolio governance and capability management
    • Initiate and manage effective relationships and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders for the portfolio of work undertaken by the organisation
    • Identify, document and resolve portfolio and organisational issues and problems that arise through the capability development lifecycle
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Demonstrated understanding of enterprise architecture design, standards and technologies and familiarity with DODAF framework for the purposes of developing capability roadmaps and business architecture.
    • Experience at the portfolio, program and project level working within a P3O governance framework for the purposes of reporting, engagement and business strategy development. Relevant qualifications desirable.

    SFIA Skill set required:
    BPRE 5
    ITSP 5
    STPL 5
    RLMT 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: Ad-hoc domestic travel may be required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    System Administrator-Multiple POsitions
    HWDE 4
    (Published 11/8/20)

    RFQ-ASD-07-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client: Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Brindabella Park, Canberra
    Contract: ASAP start as negotiated, Up to 24 months, part time will be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Thursday 10th December 2020 2PM.  
    Note:​ As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    ​    The System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to design, development, integration, configuration, hardening, and documentation of Cyber Security Systems. The System Administrator will conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
     
    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge and experience in Authentication and Authorisation technologies (experience with Red Hat IPA is preferred).
    • Understanding of various protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, NTP) and proxies (i.e. web proxies).
    • Experience in one of the following preferred technologies:
      • Software defined storage technologies (i.e. CEPH).
      • Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS, e.g. Red Hat OpenStack, AWS);
      • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS, e.g. Red Hat Open Shift);
      • Containers (e.g. Docker) technologies;
      • Splunk;
      • Elastic Search (ES).
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, install and maintain all server hardware and software systems.
    • Conduct Linux systems administration including Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management and documentation of Cyber Security Capability.
    • System patching including Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Satellite automation, configuration management and deployment tools.
    • Design, develop and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor system capacity and usage.
    • Identify and analyse system performance issues, and work in close coordination with related stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Identify any configuration discrepancies in the system, assess security risks, and implement solutions by adhering to security standards.
    SFIA:
    HWDE 4
    HSIN 4
    SYSP 4
    SINT 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel, however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some domestic travel required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    ICT SYstems Administrator-Microsoft Technologies - ITOP 4
    (Published 17/7/20)

    RFQ-ASD-58-2020 SOW 1
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra
    Contract: ASAP start. 12 or 24 month contracts will be considered. Part-time arrangements may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 17th December 2020 2PM. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    ​    Provision of ICT System Administration services enabling the delivery of sustainment, deployment and support of minor projects in the Endpoint Services Section of Technology Services Branch.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Install, configure, secure, sustain and enhance Microsoft technologies enabling delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • Provide technical direction in the Management and deployment of fixed and mobile workstation fleets at an Enterprise scale.
    • Work as part of a team to manage incidents, problems, continuous service improvement and workflows to meet deadlines..
      Provide technical direction in the Management and deployment of fixed and mobile workstation fleets at an Enterprise scale.
    • Contribute technical knowledge and industry best practice to a customer focused, security enabled global ICT platform, with focus on optimising system performance, integrity and security.
    • Contribute to the development and support of the Windows Desktop SOE utilising demonstrated skills in system automation, Windows PowerShell, System Centre Orchestrator and Service Management Automation (SMA).
    • Develop and support a VMware VDI environment.
    • Provide technical advice, engage and liaise with assigned Capability Delivery and Planning resources regarding ICT deliverables.
    • Engage and liaise with customers to ensure user requirements are delivered against, and within specified Service Level Agreements.
    • Provide technical advice and assistance in the delivery of business intelligence activities for the enterprise using modern DevOps methodologies.
     
    SFIA:
    ITOP 4
    SYSP 4
    USUP 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Location: Services will primarily be undertaken within Russell Offices. There may be a requirement for occasional interstate travel.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Information Assurance (Technical Team Lead) INAS 6
    (Published 19/8/20)

    RFQ-14190 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client: Department of Defence
    Location: HMAS Harman, Jerrabomberra & Russell Offices
    Contract: ASAP start. 20 months from commencement. Part time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Friday 18th December 2020 2PM.  
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    Perform as the Technical Lead, guiding the work effort and prioritisation of a multidisciplinary team, consisting of APS, ADF and contracted resources. Liaise with Defence and external stakeholders to understand and communicate requirements, challenges, risks and business impact as they relate to incident response activities. Provide critical subject matter expertise, advice and guidance in order to build in information assurance strategies throughout the incident response lifecycle.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in engaging with external stakeholder to support generating and delivering on customer needs.
    • Demonstrated technical expertise in cyber security analysis and investigation, including application of appropriate cyber security operations principles and practices.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to produce robust and evidence-based reports and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Proven ability to prioritise the work effort of large multi-disciplinary teams to assess any residual risk relating to system operation and ability to communicate this risk as an impact statement to strategic level operational and business outcomes.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead technical team, prioritising work effort to achieve objectives set by the Director.
    • Advise on system and response activity prioritisation, and be able to communicate this at meetings, and in reports, briefs and risk escalation documentation.
    • Communicate the business impact of technical issues uncovered during incident response activities, in meetings, and in reports, briefs and risk escalation documentation.
    • Conduct independent assessments of any system, network or gateway, for compliance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other Australian Government guidance, to ensure the safety of government information.
    • Review documentation produced by the wider project team to ensure technical accuracy.
    • Engage with stakeholders across Defence and our strategic partners in order to achieve objectives set by the Director. This includes participating in verbal updates and presentations to stakeholders to update on progress made and address any challenges.
    SFIA:
    INAS Level 6
    SCTY Level 6
    SINT Level 5
    ARCH Level 5

    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
    Other: Location (primary): HMAS Harman and/or Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
    Location (stakeholder engagement): It is likely that there may be travel to other Defence locations within Canberra, ACT.
    Travel (stakeholder engagement): While unlikely, there may be a requirement for short term travel to other Defence locations within Australia.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Information Security (ISO IR)
    ​SCTY 5
    (Published 19/8/20)

    RFQ-14190 SOW 2 Re-opened
    Client: Department of Defence
    Location: HMAS Harman, Jerrabomberra & Russell Offices
    Contract: ASAP start. 20 months from commencement. Part time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Friday 18th December 2020 2PM. 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    ​    Undertake tasking within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of APS, ADF and contracted resources. Liaise with Defence and external stakeholders to understand and communicate requirements, challenges, risks and business impact as they relate to incident response activities. Provide critical subject matter expertise, advice and guidance in order to build information assurance strategies, throughout the incident response lifecycle.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in engaging with external stakeholder to support generating and delivering on customer needs.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to produce a robust and evidence-based recommendations.
    • Proven ability to conduct independent assessments of any system, network or gateway, for compliance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other Australian Government guidance, to ensure the safety of government information.
    • Proven ability to conduct reviews of system architecture and the suite of system security documentation, including:
      • locating adequate evidence of compliance (or lack of) with Australian Government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) requirements and recommendations, and
      • effectiveness of ICT controls and recommends actions to address or mitigate non-compliance.
    • Demonstrated technical expertise in cyber security analysis and investigation, including application of appropriate cyber security operations principles and practices.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Produce incident response plans which also captures residual risk and trade-offs, recommending courses of action to ensure business continuity.
    • Participate in and contribute to incident response activities, as directed by the Director.
    • Present findings from incident response activities, propose courses of action and communicate risk relating to system operation in both verbal and written format, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Contribute to reports, briefs, project documentation and presentations on the aspects which relate to the work they are conducting.
    • Assess associated risks, and specify recovery routines and contingency procedures to support incident response activities.
    • Assess any residual risk relating to system operation and ability to communicate this risk in both verbal and written format, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Actively manage key stakeholder relationships and identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies, processes and practices to achieve outcomes.
    • Produce outline system designs and specifications, and overall architectures, topologies, configuration databases and design documentation of networks and networking technology within the organisation.
    SFIA:
    SCTY Level 5
    DATM Level 4
    INAS Level 4
    ARCH Level 5

    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
    Other: Location (primary): HMAS Harman and/or Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
    Location (stakeholder engagement): It is likely that there may be travel to other Defence locations within Canberra, ACT.
    Travel (stakeholder engagement): While unlikely, there may be a requirement for short term travel to other Defence locations within Australia.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Information Security (ISO Tech Development) SCTY 5
    (Published 14/8/20)

    RFQ-14190 SOW 3 Re-opened
    Client: Department of Defence
    Location: HMAS Harman, Jerrabomberra & Russell Offices
    Contract: ASAP start. 20 months from commencement. Part time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Friday 18th December 2020 2PM  
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    ​    Working within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of APS, ADF and contracted resources, undertake the design and deployment of Lumension Illuminate and integration into existing Defence systems and security processes. Liaise with Defence and external stakeholders to understand and communicate requirements, challenges, risks and business impact as they relate to incident response activities.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in engaging with external stakeholder to support generating and delivering on customer needs.
    • In-depth knowledge of the cyber security function and proven ability to contribute to the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to produce a robust and evidence-based recommendations.
    • Proven ability to conduct independent assessments of any system, network or gateway, for compliance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other Australian Government guidance, to ensure the safety of government information.
    • Proven ability to conduct reviews of system architecture and the suite of system security documentation, including:
    • locating adequate evidence of compliance (or lack of) with Australian Government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) requirements and recommendations, and
    • effectiveness of ICT controls and recommends actions to address or mitigate non-compliance.
    • Demonstrated technical expertise in cyber security analysis and investigation, including application of appropriate cyber security operations principles and practices.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Participate in and contribute to incident response activities, as directed by the Director.
    • Assess associated risks, and specify recovery routines and contingency procedures to support incident response activities.
    • Assess any residual risk relating to system operation and ability to communicate this risk in both verbal and written format, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Produce outline system designs and specifications, and overall architectures, topologies, configuration databases and design documentation of networks and networking technology within the organisation.
    • Actively manages stakeholder relationships to communicate business needs, de-conflict requirements, communicate risk and provide recommended courses of action.
    • Understand and apply very complex industry cyber threat models in order to detect and recommend defensive measures against threat actor intent.
    • Contribute verbal and written reports briefs, project documentation and presentations to stakeholders which include an assessment and summation of current activities, and recommendations for future courses of action.
     
    SFIA:
    SCTY Level 5
    DATM Level 4
    SINT Level 5
    PROG Level 4

    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
    Other: Location (primary): HMAS Harman and/or Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
    Location (stakeholder engagement): It is likely that there may be travel to other Defence locations within Canberra, ACT.
    Travel (stakeholder engagement): While unlikely, there may be a requirement for short term travel to other Defence locations within Australia.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Cyber Security Analyst DATN 5
    (Published 19/8/20)

    RFQ-14190 SOW 4 Re-opened
    Client: Department of Defence
    Location: HMAS Harman, Jerrabomberra & Russell Offices
    Contract: ASAP start. 20 months from commencement. Part time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Friday 18th December 2020 2PM 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​
    Role Description:
    ​    Working within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of APS, ADF and contracted resources, undertake analysis and reporting to support the management and execution of intelligence production. Liaise with Defence and external stakeholders to understand and communicate requirements, challenges, risks and business impact as they relate to incident response activities.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Reviews and makes recommendations for data management processes, including classification, security, quality, ethical principles, retrieval and retention processes.
    • Proven ability to manage key stakeholder relationships and identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies, processes and practices to achieve outcomes.
    • Proven ability to independently validate external information from multiple sources. De-conflicts requirements and assesses issues which might prevent the organisation from making maximum use of its information assets.
    • Proven ability to assess associated risks, and provide advice and guidance on recovery routines and contingency procedures in order to support incident response activities.
    • Demonstrated experience in intelligence practices and techniques, including the production and delivery of high quality intelligence products.
    • Strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
    • Demonstrated writing and publishing skills to produce high quality products for external consumption to both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to produce a robust and evidence-based outcome.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Conduct research, analysis and reporting to support the management, production and delivery of high quality intelligence products.
    • Analyse offensive cyber operations targeting Defence, conducted by advanced persistent threats (APT), in order to produce tactical intelligence that is actionable, predictive, and threat-focused.
    • Apply analysis and critical thinking skills to a highly abstract environment in order to support support of tactical and strategic level decision making, and provide recommended courses of action.
    • Understand and apply complex industry cyber threat models in order to detect and recommend defensive measures against threat actor intent.
    • Engage both within Defence and external to Defence, to support the management and execution of intelligence production.
    • Present findings from incident response activities, propose courses of action and communicate risk relating to system operation in both verbal and written format, to both technical and non-technical audiences, as it relates to their work.
    • Contribute verbal and written reports briefs, project documentation and presentations to stakeholders which include an assessment and summation of current activities, and recommendations for future courses of action.
    SFIA:
    DATN Level 5
    NTDS Level 5
    SCTY Level 4
    ​
    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
    Other: Location (primary): HMAS Harman and/or Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
    Location (stakeholder engagement): It is likely that there may be travel to other Defence locations within Canberra, ACT.
    Travel (stakeholder engagement): While unlikely, there may be a requirement for short term travel to other Defence locations within Australia.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Threat and Hunt
    ​ PENT 4
    (Published 19/8/20)

    RFQ-14190 SOW 5 Re-opened
    Client: Department of Defence
    Location: HMAS Harman, Jerrabomberra & Russell Offices
    Contract: ASAP start. 20 months from commencement. Part time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Friday 18th December 2020 2PM 
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 

    ​Role Description:
    Working within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of APS, ADF and contracted resources, undertake threat and hunt activities to support the work of Defence Security Operations Centre. Liaise with Defence and external stakeholders to understand and communicate requirements, challenges, risks and business impact as they relate to incident response activities.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Coordinates and manages planning of penetration tests and threat hunting, within a defined area of business activity.
    • Delivers objective insights into the detection of cyber threats, and existence of vulnerabilities, the effectiveness of defences and mitigating controls - both those already in place and those planned for future implementation.
    • Takes responsibility for integrity of testing activities and coordinates the execution of these activities.
    • Provides authoritative advice and guidance on the planning and execution of vulnerability tests.
    • Defines and communicates the test strategy.
    • Manages all test processes, and contributes to corporate security testing standards.
    • Proven experience to evaluate, analyse, integrate and interpret multiple sources of information and data to produce practical recommendations.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to produce a robust and evidence-based outcome.
    • Demonstrated ability to produce and review technical reports relevant to ICT Security environments.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Understand and apply very complex industry cyber threat models in order to detect and recommend defensive measures against threat actor intent.
    • Apply knowledge of Defence ICT systems to conduct threat discovery activities, producing test and assessment strategy and plans.
    • Assess and evaluate cyber threat intelligence for indicators of compromise and threat actor tools, techniques and procedures in support of hunt operations.
    • Produce and communicate very complex technical findings and recommendations through formal reporting, briefs, emails and verbal advice in accordance with Defence writing standards.
    • Assess and evaluate cyber security strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures.
    • Undertake work required to support the conduct of threat and hunt activities.
    • Contribute to verbal and written reports briefs, project documentation and presentations to stakeholders which include an assessment and summation of current activities, and recommendations for future courses of action.
    SFIA:
    PENT Level 4
    SCTY Level 4
    ​
    Security Clearance: Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
    Other: Location (primary): HMAS Harman and/or Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
    Location (stakeholder engagement): It is likely that there may be travel to other Defence locations within Canberra, ACT.
    Travel (stakeholder engagement): While unlikely, there may be a requirement for short term travel to other Defence locations within Australia.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Application Administrator ASUP 3
    (Published 28/9/20)

    RFQ-ASD-74-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: ASAP, 12 months from start of contract delivery, Part-time arrangements may be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 29th January 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
     
    The Application Administrator is accountable, under routine direction from the Enterprise Application Services (ESS) team and technical leads, to undertake moderately complex application and system administration including managing incidents, changes, problem outages, upgrades and patches. 
    The technical environment includes management of Windows Server virtual machines for application hosting, various commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) enterprise information and IT-enabling applications, sensitive customer data management, PowerShell continuous delivery workflows, and security, backup and performance tuning for applications and supporting services.  Tasks may include rebuilding, upgrading and configuring existing systems, scripted transformations of data sets and implementation, maintenance and improvement of automated system management scripts.
    The role collaborates with junior to senior technical specialists in a mixed contract/APS team, balancing daily operational support against weekly and multi-month Agile sprint deliverables.
    ESS enables Defence Intelligence Agency customers to securely manage corporate information.  ESS implement, secure, support and iterate a portfolio of document, record and information management applications; digital workflow; and enterprise-ICT enabling applications such as monitoring, data warehousing and analytics.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Essential - Experience building and improving automated deployment and support processes with PowerShell
    • Desirable – Knowledge and understanding of SQL and database concepts in a Microsoft environment
    • Desirable - Windows server administration experience in a virtualisation environment
    • Desirable – Knowledge of and understanding of Micro Focus (Previously HP) Content Manager (TRIM) infrastructure administration
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Install, configure and sustain (monitor, test and apply patches and upgrades for) COTS applications to ensure system integrity and security, adhere to change management processes in coordinating outages.  Diagnose and resolve system and environment problems; implement break-fixes for diverse customers from individual users to system stakeholders. With a focus on creation of self-healing capabilities and automated testing, builds, deployment and provisioning of service for customers.
    • Configure, upgrade and extend COTS applications to integrate additional customer requirements and support demand growth, adhering to change management processes and contributing to continual improvement of team release management.
    • Security Administration: Investigate and resolve access control and data security concerns, record investigation steps and outcomes as directed, configure and implement system features and fixes to resolve security issues and maintain good security, escalate to management as necessary.
    • Identify operational problems and investigate, analyse and resolve them. Research, advise on and undertake as directed, proactive maintenance addressing capability deficiencies or ongoing system performance issues under changing environmental factors.  Collaborate with technical staff supporting related services in other teams to resolve issues with EAS services or where EAS service operation affects other services.  Provide system status updates to stakeholders by email, updates to tasking systems and in person.
    • Write and maintain operational and security documentation including System Security Plans, test/installation guides, change approval requests with change process plans and corporate knowledge summaries such as system diagrams and support procedures. 
    • Document daily work (steps taken, reasons and outcomes) to ensure transition of knowledge to the Commonwealth and to enable repeatability of procedures and compliance with relevant standards, including Commonwealth record keeping responsibilities.
     
    SFIA:
    ASUP  3
    RELM 3
    SCAD 3
    HSIN   3
    SYSP  3
    PBMG 3
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded).
    Travel: Duties will require occasionally attending meetings or working from other Defence facilities within Canberra and some other government department buildings.
    Other: Contracted personnel may be engaged on an effective part-time basis (minimum of the equivalent of 3 full time days per week) depending on availability and suitability of skills.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Systems Administrator
    HWDE 5
    (Published 15/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-95-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: The role is primarily Canberra based, at Brindabella Business Park with occasional work at Russell Offices, throughout the term of the contract.
    Contract: ASAP, Up to 24 months from the commencement date, Part-time arrangements may be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 31st January 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
     
    The System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to design, development, integration, configuration, hardening, and documentation of Cyber Security Systems. The System Administrator will lead and conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to enable critical missions in the defence of Australian infrastructure.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge and experience in Authentication and Authorisation technologies.
    • Understanding of various protocols (i.e. DNS, DHCP, NTP) and proxies (i.e. web proxies).
    • General network knowledge and experience an advantage.
    • Experience in the following technologies:
      • Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS, e.g. Red Hat OpenStack, AWS);
      • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS, e.g. Red Hat Open Shift);
      • Containers (e.g. Docker) technologies;
      • Kubernetes;
      • Splunk;
      • Elastic Search (ES)
      • Software defined storage technologies (i.e. CEPH).
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Identify the hardware and software system requirements for Cyber Security systems.
    • Design Cyber Security systems in accordance with agreed enterprise technology stack and design patterns.
    • Ensure that hardware designs balance functional, service quality, security, systems management and sustainability requirements.
    • Contribute to enterprise technology selection policies
    • Lead Linux systems administration team supporting Operating System installation, configuration, integration, hardening, software and patch management and documentation of Cyber Security System.
    • Design, develop and maintain all system tools for all scripts and automation processes and monitor system capacity and usage.
    • Identify and analyse system performance issues, and work in close coordination with related stakeholders to recommend and implement remediation actions.
    • Manage configuration control, identify any discrepancies in system configuration, assess security risks, and implement solutions by adhering to security standards.
    SFIA:
    HWDE 5
    HSIN 5
    SYSP 5
    SINT 5
    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV with a member of the Australian Intelligence Community in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 
    Travel: The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel, however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some overseas and domestic travel required for one of the roles.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Business Analyst 
    BUAN5
    (Published 13/10/20)

    RFQ-ASD-92-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Client:     Australia Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC)
    Location: Brindabella Business Park with occasional work at Russell Offices
    C    ontract: ASAP as mutually agreed. Up to 24 months from the commencement date. 
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The Business Analyst role is responsible for eliciting business and technical requirements as well as modelling complex business processes for the purposes of informing ICT capability delivery.
    This role requires that the successful candidate be able to interpret the needs articulated by a diverse set of technical customers and non-technical representatives of the broader ACSC business community.  The role must work with architects, developers and end users to devise solutions that satisfy the customer needs whilst working within the bounds of the Australia Cyber Security Centre’s strategic direction.

    Other Skills:
    • Understanding of the Cyber Security domain.
    • Experience in writing Operational Concept Document(s), Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and related formative ASDEFCON capability development documents
    • Ideally five years’ experience minimum as a Business Analyst.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Facilitate and lead business engagement for large and complex capability development, including identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders from the user communities.
    • Take responsibility for concisely and accurately documenting the requirements of business, ensuring they are unambiguous and measurable/testable.
    • Lead the development of business process modelling for a diverse and complex set of business areas.
    • Lead the development of business process modelling for a diverse and complex set of business areas.
    • Define (pre-delivery) and measure business benefits (post-delivery) from realised capabilities in line with organisational strategy.
    • Identify and document the impact on business requirements of external influences affecting the Program or Project to guide capability development.
     
    SFIA:
    BUAN5
    REQM5

    Security Clearance: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded).
    Travel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, within minimal travel; however the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. Some overseas and domestic travel may be required.
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.