INTERNAL KEANE CONSULTING ROLE
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    Recruitment Consultant

    OVERVIEW
    The Recruitment Consultant is responsible for the management of contractor care services for the Keane Consulting (Keane) business. Contractor care services include those relating to attracting and identifying potential contractors; managing the record keeping processes for potential and existing contractors; submitting responses to requests for quote (RFQs) and bids, proposals and applications to clients; managing contract negotiation and subsequent processing; and the ongoing management and delivery of contractor care activities.

    WHAT YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE APPLYING
    Have a good look:
    • at our website
    • the duty statement for a Keane Consulting Recruitment Consultant (see "download" button below)

    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
    We want someone to be a part of our wonderful team. We need someone who:
    • is open to new ideas
    • understands the importance of:
      • customer service
      • attention to detail
      • developing and maintaining relationships.
    • likes to enjoy their work and the people they work with.
    • is happy to work from home and drive to various coffee shops to meet with our clients on a regular basis.
    • is an active participant in our broader community.
    • thrives on being busy when it is busy.
    • someone wanting to work in a permanent part-time role – initially ~20hours a week (4-5days a week) potentially growing to 30-35hours a week. We are flexible on hours however.

    WHY WE ARE LOOKING
    We are serious about helping people and many hands make for light work. As we grow, we are looking to keep up an excellent standard of service which we are known for – to do that we need more people dedicated to serving others. Furthermore, as our business expands we need to ensure everyone in our team is happy and satisfied doing what we enjoy.
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    HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE
    Please send the following to admin@keane.com.au:
    1. A cover letter (1-2 x A4 pages) detailing the following:
      1. Why you want to work for Keane Consulting.
      2. How your personal values align with the Keane Consulting corporate values.
      3. What attributes, skills, experience and/or knowledge you will bring to the role.
    2. A copy of your current CV/resume.
    3. Contact details of two referees that can attest to what you have written in your cover letter and CV/resume.
    4. Please also confirm, in your accompanying email the following:
      1. That you have a right to work in Australia.
      2. You have a current ACT driver’s license and ability to attend many locations throughout Australia.
      3. You are able to work from home and have the ability to safely and effectively work from home.

    HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH US
    If you are selected to interview with us, we need you to come prepared to the interview relaxed. We will have an informal chat with you, over a coffee somewhere in one of Canberra’s awesome café’s and talk about Keane, what you are looking for, and discuss your application in a personal and non-confronting way. The interview is less an interview and more an opportunity to get to know each other…how Keane operates, how you work and what you are looking for in a new role. There will likely be several meetings between you and members of our team and we will want to hear, in your own words, a summary of your application and CV/resume.
    You will need to bring with you to the interview so we can sight the following:
    ·       your driver’s license
    ·       confirmation of your right to work in Australia
    ·       confirmation of your residential address (e.g. copy of utility bill)
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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    Java EE Developer and DevOps engineer
    (Published 13/01/21)

    DTA: 10503
    ​Role: Java EE Developer and DevOps engineer
    Client: Australian Electoral Commission
    Location: Australian Capital Territory Offsite
    Start date: Est 01-03-2021
    Contract: Initial Term to 30/06/2021
    Extension: 1 x 12 Months
    Clearance: Must have current baseline clearance
    Closes: Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 6pm, in Canberra.

    ​Role Description: 
    The AEC is seeking a senior Java developer with DevOps experience to work as part of a team, to maintain, upgrade and extend existing software built on the Java EE framework.
    The successful applicant will be required to:

    Collaborate with other software developers to plan, design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise software, in accordance with software development standards.
    • Maintain and upgrade elements of the Java EE hosting environment and the CI/CD pipeline.
    • Investigate and recommend new and better tools; solutions; and practices; in support of the software development process.
    • In collaboration with other teams, investigate, analyse and resolve technical issues and application problems.
    • Participate in peer-review of solution designs and related code. Develop unit tests and conduct integration testing.
    •  Provide technical assistance and cross training to other team members.
    •  Create technical documentation for design, reference and reporting.

    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.

    Security officer
    (Published 14/01/21)

    DTA: 10514
    Client: Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman
    Location: Australian Capital Territory Offsite
    Start date: Est 8-02-2021
    Contract: Until 30 June 2021
    Extension: 2 x 6 Months
    Clearance: Must have current negative vetting level 1 clearance
    Closes: Friday 29 January 2021 at 6pm- in Canberra. (Published 14 January)


    Role Description: 
    The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (the Office) is seeking to engage an experienced security officer to support the Security Team in delivering a program of works aligned with the Protective Security Policy Framework and ASIO Technical Notes. Specifically, the Office is seeking an officer to work collaboratively with the Agency Security Advisor in:

    • updating or developing security policies, procedures and risk management strategies
    • develop and/or deliver both targeted and general security awareness training supporting upgrades of infrastructure
    • working with Human Resources in developing/updating vetting policies and procedures to ensure the requirements of the PSPF are met.
    We are seeking a partner that can work with us to build our internal capability and provide expert security advice to our Executive, Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Officer and ICT and Security Team.
    The role can be delivered remotely in a flexible manner (including part time), with the officer being available at least one day per fortnight in the Office (Canberra) to work collaboratively with staff.

    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.

    Scientific Computing Software Developer
    *(Recently Published 22/01/21)

    DTA: 10651
    Role: Scientific Computing Software Developer
    Client: Geoscience Australia
    Location: Australian Capital Territory
    Start date: Est 22-02-2021
    Contract: Initial contract until the 30th June 2022. (16 months)
    Extension: Possibility of 2 x 12 month extensions
    Clearance: Ability to obtain baseline clearance
    Closes: Friday 12th Feb 2021 at 6pm- in Canberra. (Published 21 January)
     
    Overview:
    Background Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia.
    We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a flexible and diverse workplace.
     
    Role Description:
    The Minerals Energy and Groundwater Information Services (MEGIS) Section provides specialised technical capabilities to support key outcomes of the Minerals Energy and Groundwater Division (MEGD), including scientific computing and data analytics. The Geoscientific computing team under the Information Services Section has primary responsibility for the design, development and maintenance of scientific workflow software for data modelling, processing and visualization. The team collaborates closely with geoscientists to deliver high value data-intensive projects, such as Seismic and Magnetotelluric data analysis processing and modelling, geochemical mapping using machine-learning. The team uses high performance computing platforms to develop and operate a wide range of scientific software systems. This role will work in the geoscientific computing team to develop, implement, test, and improve a wide range of software and algorithms in suitable programming languages.
     
     
    What you will do in this role:
    • Design, implement and test scientific computing software in suitable languages such as Python and Fortran, in high performance Linux environments.
    • Implement and improve scientific algorithms for data processing and modelling, in collaboration with geoscientists.
    • Apply software development best practices including continuous integration/delivery, refactoring, unit-testing, and automation.
    • Report to the team lead and support the collaborative team culture, including agile Sprint workflow.
    • Prepare and update systems documentation, including user guides and developer manuals
    • Assist with the delivery of user-training workshops when required.
    • Write, present and publish scientific computing results in appropriate professional forums.

    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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    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.
     
     
    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.

    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

     
    SFIA Skills Required:
    • 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.

    Change Manager
    CIPM 5
    (Published 12/11/20)

    RFQ-ASD-79-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened – MULTIPLE POSITIONS 
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: ASAP as mutually agreed,  12 and 24 months will be considered, part time 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:
    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 programs and projects. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a Change Manager.
    The Change Manager will have responsibility for delivering a set of business outcomes across multiple projects and related support teams in a rapidly changing business environment. The Change Manager, under broad direction, will work independently to develop business focused strategies and documentation.  
    This will involve working with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects and other groups as required, to identify and document requirements and assist in the development of system specifications.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Chair a number of requirements management working groups involving key stakeholders. Work with stakeholders to define and document operational concepts and business system needs.
    • Manage and articulate business requirements in a manner that supports internal design and development activities, and/or externally contracted deliverables
    • Analyse and map business processes to ensure that business processes and requirements are aligned with the strategic goals of the business unit.
    • Support discussions on continuous operation improvement and identify opportunities for efficiency gains through business process change or automation.
    • Support the development of business documentation including change management strategies.
    • Provide leadership in the resolution of requirements issues and ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
    • Assess risks associated with program objectives and implementation, develop mitigation strategies.
    • Monitor and report on progress against project Plans, identifying readiness gaps and strategies to mitigate impact on change plans​

    Other Skills:
    Knowledge of IT systems design and development processes.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • CIPM 5
    • BUAN 5

    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: This role is Canberra based, some travel may be required.
    O    ther: Part time may be considered, respondents are to clearly indicate in their response.
    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:  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: 
    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.

    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,
    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
    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 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.
     

    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.

    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).

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • 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. 
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    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.

    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.
     
    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.

    SFIA Skills 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).
    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.

    Change Management Specialist
    CHMG 5
    *(Recently Published 13/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-16-2021 SOW 1
    Role:     ICT Change Manager for ET branch
    ​    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    ​    Location: Canberra 
    Start: ASAP as mutually agreed. 
    Contract: 12 Months
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Monday 1st February 2021 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Enterprise Technology (ET) 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 Change Manager Specialist to oversee a team and guide best practice principles.
    The Change Management Specialist will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills.
    The Change Management Specialist will be accountable under the general direction of the Section Head, including but not limited to implementing change management in accordance to ITIL best practice aiming for a maturity level 3, manage a team and provide professional guidance and support.
    The Change Management Specialist is responsible for managing complex change requests, evaluating and documenting risks to the integrity of the IT system including availability, performance, security and compliance of the business services impacted, engaging with stakeholders to identify and communicate needs of stakeholder groups, negotiate with senior stakeholders and communicating formally and informally on the progress.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Manage Complex Change Requests.
    • Chair a number of requirements management working groups involving key stakeholders. Work with stakeholders to negotiate and define and document operational concepts and business system needs.
    • Review Implementation Plans, initiate and manage to support section and organisational requirements.
    • Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on business outcomes.
    • Establish and maintain operational methods, procedures in assigned area of responsibility and conduct reviews regularly.
    • Apply techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service to an increased maturity level.
    • Review change process, tool capability and roles and responsibilities of the area.

    ​Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated Change management competencies.
    • Experience in implementing change management practices whist leading a team.
    • Experience in chairing a Change Advisory Board.


    SFIA Skills Required:
    • CHMG 5
      CPMG 4
      RLMT 5

    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. 
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.
    Part-time arrangements will not be considered.

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

    Service Delivery Manager for Technology Services Branch
    SLMO 5
    *(Recently Published 11/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-21-2021
    Role:     ​Service Delivery manager (For Technology Services Branch)
    Major SFIA Level: SLMO 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    ​    Location: Canberra locations; Russell, Fairbairn, and Brindabella Business Park.
    Start: ASAP as mutually agreed. 
    Contract: 12 Months
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Monday 1st February 2021 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Enterprise Technology (ET) 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 Service Delivery Manager to oversee projects under limited direction.
    The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will work under the general direction of the Section Head for the planning, management and delivery of services. SDM will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills.
    The SDM will be accountable for the delivery of a service and ensure the customer is first. The SDM will work closely with the customer to appreciate and understand the capability requirements and ensure progress is continuing for the benefit of our business areas. The SDM will focus on customer satisfaction, implement measures, ensure standards are met and regularly interact with the customer. The SDM will be required to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to think quickly and analyse situations. Technical knowledge and an appreciation of business scope to ensure stability of service end to end is crucial.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Ensure processes are cost effective and efficient without effecting customer experience.
    • Continuously engage with stakeholders and negotiate requirements focused on business outcomes.
    • Establish and maintain operational methods, procedures in assigned area of responsibility and review them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    • Assess customer feedback and improve procedures accordingly to ensure great customer service. 

    ​Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in establishing and refining service delivery processes.
    • Demonstrated experience in building partnerships.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SLMO 5
    • ITCM 5
    • RLMT 5

    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. 
    Referees: Two referees with contact details.
    Part-time arrangements will not be considered.

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

    Project Support Officer
    PROF 2
    PART TIME ROLE
    *(Recently Published 11/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-46-2021
    Role:     Project Support Officer
    Major SFIA Level: PROF 2
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    ​    Location: Canberra, Russell Offices
    Start: ASAP as mutually agreed. 
    Part Time: Two days per week (Tuesday/Thursday) to 30 June 2022
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Monday 1st February 2021 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    A Project Support Officer is required to work within the Australian Signals Directorate Psychology Services Administration team to undertake administrative support for a records management project.
    The Project Support Officer will be responsible for assisting the Psychology Services team meet its records management responsibilities under the Government’s Digital Continuity 2020 Policy. This work will include, but is not limited to, reading personally sensitive material to a sufficient degree that they can categorise, organise, prepare scan and destroy files. They will also be required to work within ASD’s electronic record keeping systems.
    The Project support Officer will be required to work within an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • With guidance from Psychology Services personnel, assist with the digitisation of psychology files.
    • Contribute and assist with routine record keeping and data entry, including use of the organisation’s electronic record keeping system.
    • With guidance from Psychology Services personnel, work within and help expand existing Standard Operating Procedures for the processing of complex files.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Experience with handling personally sensitive information and working within electronic record keeping systems is essential.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROF 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).
    Travel: The role is based in Canberra with no 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.

    Requirements Manager for DEF7013 Phase 4 
    PROF 5
    (Published 8/12/20)

    RFQ-ASD-110-2020 SOW 1
    Role:     Requirements Manager (For DEF7013 PHASE 4)
    Major SFIA Level: PROF 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: On or after 29 April 2021, 12 months or 24 months from commencement date, Part-time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 1st February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
     The Requirements Manager will work independently within broad guidelines to manage project requirements, risks and configuration and contribute to the definition of multiple tranches of work. This person will work with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects, security stakeholders and other groups as required, to identify and develop requirements, configuration and analyse risks towards the project.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Identify and analyse Project level risks and issues, including aggregating subprojects risks to identify project level risks.
    • Manage project level configuration of all the project’s key products and assets.
    • Manage the continuous business improvement process for the project office.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project Director in a timely manner.
    • Maintain accurate project records to comply with ASD record keeping policies and audit activities.
    • Ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
    • Engage relevant stakeholders in requirements related matters.
    • Manage the implementation of a Requirements Change Implementation Planning Board governance framework.
    • Coordinate evolving project capability requirements.
    • Provide leadership in the progression and resolution of configuration issues.

    Other Skills:
    • System Engineering qualifications and experience in requirements aspects of the implementation phase of ICT projects.
    • Experience in major ICT project formal design reviews.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROF 5
    • BURM 5
    • REQM 4
    • BUAN 4

    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Systems Engineers for DEF7013 Phase 4 Project
    DESN 5
    (Published 8/12/20)

    RFQ-ASD-110-2020 SOW 2
    Role:     Systems Engineer (For DEF7013 Phase 4)
    Major SFIA Level: DESN 5
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: On or after 29 April 2021, 12 months or 24 months from commencement date, Part-time arrangements will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 1st February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Systems Engineer will lead complex activities and tasks relating to requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification and validation. This person will plan, organise, integrate and deliver complex systems engineering services and products, whilst working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Understand and apply technical and professional knowledge and experience to systems engineering processes across the system engineering lifecycle for systems delivery.
    • Analyse complex systems engineering issues, apply expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement processes by developing and enhancing procedures, and by documenting technical processes involved
    • Contribute to external contract development including identification of approval and verification gates.
    • Contribute to and review externally developed designs, plans and other artefacts to ensure integration with requirements and verification processes.
    • Work with specialists to develop acquisition strategies for future work.
    • Work with key business partners to understand their needs.
    • Resolve issues and or problems that arise within the constraints of the project.
    • Contribute to the system Transition to Operations planning.
    • Contribute to system design including for software and hardware.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Proven experience of ICT systems infrastructure covering a range of physical and virtual environments.
    • Good knowledge and experience of current developments and trends in IT systems.
    • Knowledge of information systems security principles, practices and technologies.
    • Knowledge of IT Service Management, Project Management and IT security
    • An understanding of the Information Security Manual

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • DESN 5
    • SEAC 5
    • USEV 4

    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Programme Manager
    PGMG 6
    *(RECENTLY Published 8/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-154
    Role:     Programme Manager
    Major SFIA Level: PGMG 6
    Client:     AGO
    Location: Russell and/or Brindabella Park Offices premises in Canberra.
    Contract Start: July 2021, as negotiated
    Term: The Commonwealth may consider a 24 month initial contract 
    Extensions: 2 x 12 Month options
    Part-time arrangements: Will NOT be considered.
    Clearance: TSPV
    Closes:  Monday 1st February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Program Manager for the GPO in AGO will be responsible for the set-up, management and delivery of the GEOINT Program. The Program Manager will provide information and standards for the program and its objectives, and also the setup of the organisation structure and the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in the Program. The Program Manager will ensure that the related projects within the GEOINT Program deliver outcomes and benefits related to AGO’s strategic objectives.

    AGO has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may also be required to work across several of these if required.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop and maintain a collaborative program environment that supports the projects within it. Provide leadership and advice to members of the GEOINT Program Office and broader AGO.
    • Monitor projects by management of program budget, assurance, risk management and governance to ensure new capabilities are delivered in accordance with the capability delivery plan. 
    • Scope, develop and issue a benefits realisation plan. 
    • Provide and seek to improve branch governance and reporting pertaining to capability delivery
    • Continue development of a management framework which manages and reports on dependencies and interfacing between projects
    • Communicate the program status clearly, accurately with integrity and transparency to a senior audience. Escalate issues and seek advice from executive management in a sensitive but timely manner.    
    • Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on project reviews, reporting mechanisms and business outcomes.
    • Provide strategic insight and advice regarding the GEOINT Domain, capability development and other priorities of the AGO.
    • Assist, as required, in the management of AGO Geospatial Projects.
    • Advise and ensure improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies and procedures.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Experience managing major programs or portfolios of projects is essential.
    • A demonstrated ability to manage multiple high priorities with competing interests and schedules.
    • Knowledge of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation and its mission systems is highly desirable but not essential.

    SFIA Skills required:
    • PGMG 6 – Programme Management
    • PROF 6 – Portfolio, programme and project support

    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.
    Other Features: Daily, face to face, interactions with Canberra based project teams and senior audiences is required.
    Travel:     ​Role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Business Intelligence Developer
    ​PROG 3
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-084-SOW 1
    Role:     Business Intelligence Developer
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 3
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The BI Developer will be responsible for working under direction as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills as well as data analysis and modelling skills.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects. The role will need a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.


    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop tabular data models using SSAS.
    • Load data sources using Logstash and other technologies into Elastic Search.
    • Profile data sources using SQL and Kibana.
    • Contribute to the delivery of high quality analysis and User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement.
    • Work effectively as a productive member of an integrated Agile team to support a prioritised schedule of work.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Support productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Develop BI data models: analyse business intelligence reporting requirements to produce easy to use and performant data models for the business. Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services, Data Analysis Expressions, M (Power Query), tabular modelling scripting language, dimensional and tabular model design principles is desirable.
    • Data engineering: develop extract-transform-load (ETL) processes to load data from operational source systems into a data warehouse. Experience with various database management systems, query languages and data formats is essential.
    • Data analysis: analyse data to produce dashboards and business insights using a range of techniques is desirable.
    • Software development: the Business Intelligence platform uses a variety of COTS and GOTS products as part of its solution. Integrating and further developing these components requires software development skills with languages such as C#, Java, and Javascript.
    • Communication: work with the project team to communicate technical concepts using business language to effect business change.
     
    ​SFIA Skills Required: 
    • PROG 3 (Primary)
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3 (Desirable)
    • HCEV 2 (Desirable)

    Clearance: Candidates 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.     
    Tavel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, within 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.

    Business Intelligence Developer
    ​PROG 4
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-084-SOW 2
    Role:     Business Intelligence Developer
    Major SFIA level:     PROG 4
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The BI Developer will be responsible for working as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills as well as data analysis and modelling skills.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects. The role will need a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop tabular data models using SSAS.
    • Load data sources using Logstash and other technologies into Elastic Search.
    • Profile data sources using SQL and Kibana.
    • Contribute to the delivery of high quality analysis and User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement.

    Other Skills:
    • Develop BI data models: analyse business intelligence reporting requirements to produce easy to use and performant data models for the business. Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services, Data Analysis Expressions, M (Power Query), tabular modelling scripting language, dimensional and tabular model design principles is desirable.
    • Data engineering: develop extract-transform-load (ETL) processes to load data from operational source systems into a data warehouse. Experience with various database management systems, query languages and data formats is essential.
    • Data analysis: analyse data to produce dashboards and business insights using a range of techniques is desirable.
    • Software development: the Business Intelligence platform uses a variety of COTS and GOTS products as part of its solution. Integrating and further developing these components requires software development skills with languages such as C#, Java, and Javascript.
    • Communication: work with the project team to communicate technical concepts using business language to effect business change.

    SFIA Skills Required: 
    • PROG 4 (Primary)
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3 (Desirable)
    • HCEV 2 (Desirable)

    Clearance: Candidates 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.     
    Tavel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, within 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.

    Business Intelligence Developer
    ​PROG 5
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-084-SOW 3
    Role:     Business Intelligence Developer
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 5
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The BI Developer will be responsible for working as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills as well as data analysis and modelling skills.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects. The role will need a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • 1.Lead the development tabular data models using SSAS.
    • Load data sources using Logstash and other technologies into Elastic Search.
    • Profile data sources using SQL and Kibana.
    • Lead the delivery of high quality analysis and User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement.
    • Work effectively as a productive member of an integrated Agile team to support a prioritised schedule of work.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Develop and maintain productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Develop BI data models: analyse business intelligence reporting requirements to produce easy to use and performant data models for the business. Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services, Data Analysis Expressions, M (Power Query), tabular modelling scripting language, dimensional and tabular model design principles is desirable.
    • Data engineering: develop extract-transform-load (ETL) processes to load data from operational source systems into a data warehouse. Experience with various database management systems, query languages and data formats is essential.
    • Data analysis: analyse data to produce dashboards and business insights using a range of techniques is desirable.
    • Software development: the Business Intelligence platform uses a variety of COTS and GOTS products as part of its solution. Integrating and further developing these components requires software development skills with languages such as C#, Java, and Javascript.
    • Communication: work with the project team to communicate technical concepts using business language to effect business change.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROG 4 (Primary)
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3 (Desirable)
    • HCEV 2 (Desirable)

    Clearance: Candidates 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.     
    Tavel: The roles are primarily Canberra based, within 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 5
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-085
    Role:     Systems Engineer
    Major SFIA Level: DESN 5
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.
    ​
    ​The Systems Engineer will be accountable under general direction to design, prototype, implement and transition the Automation & Monitoring components of a new Enterprise ICT environment.
    The role requires design, engineering & delivery skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel. The proposed system will make use of VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) technologies, specifically VRA, VRO, and VROPS, however adaptable experience with other enterprise monitoring & automation suites (e.g. SCOM, SolarWinds, SMA, SCORCH, Ansible, or similar) is also acceptable.

    The role has specific requirements to design and implement workflows as well as the underlying capability. It is expected that the engineer will be able to work with technical and business stakeholders across multiple specialist (e.g. storage, networking, virtualisation, and server) areas to create these flows.
    ​
    They will design solutions against the defined System Architecture, but it is expected that they will build upon this to create content at the solution (e.g. HLD / DD) level and will consider both technical and non-technical elements. This includes potential ITIL process interactions, as well as how the workflows and automation as a method will help to reduce overall operational burden, and increase user agility.
    They will also contribute to and perform requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification and validation for their element, and it is expected that the individual will have experience working in a requirements driven project (e.g. Agile or Waterfall based).

     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Work with project managers, product owners, business analysts and senior customers on the design of integrated ICT solutions that support organisational outcomes within the constraints of a technology roadmap. 
    • Provide engineering solutions that demonstrate awareness of dependencies and the need to collaborate and integrate with partner agencies and strategic industry partners.
    • Lead the analysis of complex systems and apply engineering expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project Director and or Project Tranche Manager or Engineering Manager in a timely manner.
    • Contribute to external contract development including identification of approval and verification gates.
    • Participate in the review of externally developed test plans and procedures to ensure integration with requirements and verification processes.
    • Engage with relevant stakeholders in documentation development.
    • Resolve issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development projects.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures, and working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups. 

    ​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.

    ​SFIA Skills Required: 
    • DESN 5 (Primary)
    • SINT 4 (desirable)
    • ITOP 4 (desirable)

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Business Analysts
    Buan 3
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-086 SOW 1
    Role:     Business Analyst
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 3
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.
    ​
    The Business Analyst will engage with stakeholders, model processes and develop system requirements.
    This position will participate in the elicitation of business and technical requirements and the modelling of new and existing business processes to inform ICT project delivery for a fast paced, dynamic business unit.
    The successful candidate will work relatively independently but within a schedule of prioritised work determined by a project manager / product owner. The role requires the business analyst to work with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects and delivery teams as required to elicit and communicate requirements for successful delivery of capability outcomes.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across several of these.

     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Contribute to stakeholder meetings, requirements and priorities.
    • Gather, document, communicate and manage requirements, and model business processes.
    • Provide basic advice on efficient systems design within a Services Oriented Architecture.
    • Work within a prioritised schedule of work to escalate issues and seek advice from the project management team in a timely manner.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    • Communicate customer needs to developers involved in system improvements, enhancements, and elimination of problems and inefficiencies.​

    ​Other Skills:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    SFIA Skills Required: 
    • BUAN 3 (Primary)
    • REQM 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Business Analysts
    Buan 4
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-086 SOW 2
    Role:     Business Analyst
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 4
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.
    ​
    The Business Analyst will be responsible for customer engagement, process modelling and development of system requirements.
    This position is responsible for the elicitation of business and technical requirements and the modelling of new and existing business processes to inform ICT project delivery for a fast paced, dynamic business unit.
    The successful candidate will contribute to multiple projects within a program. This will involve working with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects and delivery teams as required to elicit and communicate requirements for successful delivery.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across several of these.
    ​
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Manage stakeholder engagement meetings involving customers that have unique and often conflicting requirements and priorities.
    • Gather, document, communicate and manage business and technical requirements.
    • Model complex business processes.
    • Provide advice on complex systems design within a Services Oriented Architecture.
    • Escalate issues and work with the project management team to prioritise feature delivery.
    • Work with the development teams to continually improve Agile processes.
    • Communicate customer needs to developers involved in system improvements, enhancements, and elimination of problems and inefficiencies and acceptance testing.
    • Assist in the development and management of a prioritised schedule of work.
    • Work with other business analysts and product owners to ensure applications are complimentary, fit for purpose and integrated wherever appropriate.

    ​Other Skills:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    SFIA Skills Required: 
    • BUAN 4 (Primary)
    • REQM 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Business Analysts
    Buan 5
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-086 SOW 3
    Role: Business Analyst
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 5
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.
    ​
    The Business Analyst will be responsible for customer engagement, process modelling and development of system requirements.
    This position is responsible for the elicitation of business and technical requirements and the modelling of new and existing business processes to inform ICT project delivery for a fast paced, dynamic business unit.
    The successful candidate will work independently within broad guidelines to contribute to multiple projects within a program. This will involve working with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects and delivery teams as required to elicit and communicate requirements for successful delivery.
    The Business Analyst will work with Agile teams to improve Agile processes that ensure customers’ needs are understood and eventually satisfied.
    The Business Analyst Interprets the business needs and works with architects and system engineers to ensure the customers’ fundamental needs are understood at a basic level.  The role is required to work with engineers and architects to satisfy business needs within the strategic technology direction of the organisation.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across several of these.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Provides leadership in stakeholder engagement and manages relationships with customers that have unique and often conflicting requirements and priorities.
    • Lead the process for gathering, documenting, communicating and managing requirements.
    • Model complex business processes.
    • Provide advice and leadership on complex systems design within a Services Oriented Architecture.
    • Work with the project management team to prioritise feature delivery and manage risks to project scope and schedule.
    • Work with the development teams to continually improve Agile processes.
    • Communicate business requirements to developers involved in system improvements, enhancements, and elimination of problems and inefficiencies.
    • Work with product owners and project managers to establish requirements specifications that demonstrates understanding of the organisation’s strategic requirements and technology strategy.
    • Work with business analysts and product owners to ensure applications are complimentary and integrated wherever appropriate.

    Other Skills:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    SFIA Skills Required: 
    • BUAN 5 (Primary)
    • REQM 3​
    ​
    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Business Analysts
    Buan 6
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-086 SOW 4
    Role: Business Analyst
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 6
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.


    The Business Analyst will be responsible for leading business analysis activities within a large part of the organisation in order to provide customer engagement, process modelling and a comprehensive understanding of system requirements.
    This position will elicit business and technical requirements as well as model complex business processes for the purposes of informing future ICT capability delivery.
    The successful candidate will develop a good understanding of the organisation’s long term technology strategy as well as the needs of the organisation to achieve its mission in an ever changing environment. 
    The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with senior decision makers to ensure the role provides business analysis in support of operational customers, project managers, systems architects and software development teams including testers.
    The Business Analyst will work with software delivery teams to improve Agile processes that ensure customers’ needs are understood and eventually satisfied.
    This role requires that the successful candidate be able to interpret the needs articulated by a diverse set of customers.  The role must then take the lead in working with architects and developers to devise solutions that satisfy the customer needs whilst respecting the organisation’s strategic direction as it relates to technology.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to develop in-depth understanding of each of the projects underway and the business needs they seek to address, and/or work across these projects.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Provides leadership in stakeholder engagement and manages relationships with customers that have unique and often conflicting requirements and priorities.
    • Lead the process for gathering, documenting, communicating and managing requirements.
    • Model complex business processes.
    • 1.Provide advice and leadership on complex systems design within a Services Oriented Architecture.
    • Work with the project management team to prioritise feature delivery and manage risks to project scope and schedule.
    • Work with the development teams to continually improve Agile processes.
    • Communicate business requirements to developers involved in system improvements, enhancements, and elimination of problems and inefficiencies.
    • Work with product owners and project managers to establish requirements specifications that demonstrates understanding of the organisation’s strategic requirements and technology strategy.
    • Work with business analysts and product owners to ensure applications are complimentary and integrated wherever appropriate.

    Other Skills:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    SFIA Skills Required: 
    • BUAN 6 (Primary)
    • REQM 4
    • CIPM 5 (Desirable)​

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Project Support Officer
    PROF 4
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-087
    Role:     Project Support Officer
    Major SFIA Level: PROF 4
    C    lient: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Project Support Officer will work under general direction to assist several team leads in the delivery of the Project.  Duties will include assisting with project procurement activities, recordkeeping, organising and minuting meetings and general administrative tasks.  The incumbent will be required to function within broad guidelines and be willing to identify solutions to common administrative problems.  They will need to be a self-starter and have an ability to work within strict timeframes.
    The role will require project support skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across several of these.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • With guidance from team leads, develop procurement documentation in accordance with Defence procurement rules.
    • Carry out routine record keeping using the organisation’s electronic record keeping system.
    • Contribute to and edit technical documents including establishing standard operating procedures for common administrative tasks.
    • Manage priorities and seek guidance on relative priorities where necessary.
    • Assist team leads with logging risks and issues.
    • Manage team action items to ensure objectives and processes are met.
    • Work cohesively with other project team staff in a program setting to support the project deliverables and team objectives.
    • Organise meetings including recording meeting minutes.

    ​Other Skills:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    SFIA Skills Required: PROF 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Technical Writer
    ICNP 3
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-088
    Role: Technical Writer
    Major SFIA Level: ICNP 3
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Technical Writer will produce a range of design, configuration, technical support and training documents for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects. The role requires complementary skills to produce documentation for various audiences ranging from highly technical documents through to user friendly and executive-targeted documentation.
    The Technical Writer requires highly developed technical writing skills and the demonstrated ability to work in an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel. Final documentation is expected to comply with Commonwealth standards such as the Commonwealth Style Guide and accessibility requirements.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.


    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Develop ICT Security accreditation documentation in accordance with the endorsement process.
    • Develop design documents from existing technical and configuration information.
    • Develop systems and service transition documentation which meets the agreed requirements for transition of capability to sustainment teams.
    • Develop support documentation including for ongoing maintenance activities, disaster recovery procedures, and ‘as built’ configuration documentation.
    • Develop activity-focused usage documentation particularly with respect to the software components.
    • Compile system component usage and training documentation adapting a cross-section of COTS product documentation and training materials coupled with bespoke component materials.
    • Aid the project team with the development of professional communications materials including community-wide publications, executive-facing presentations and briefings, and staff-level presentations and briefings.
    • Support project document configuration management and control through document filing and updating of document status information.
    • Support productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the engineering team, the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Visio and Power Point.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrated awareness of copyright, intellectual property, and accessibility restrictions and requirements is essential.
    • Knowledge of and experience with the preparation of materials in accordance with the Commonwealth Style Guide and Commonwealth accessibility requirements is highly regarded.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • ICPM 3 (Primary)
    • INCA 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Storage Engineer
    STMP 5
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-103
    Role:     Storage Engineer
    Major SFIA Level: STMP 5
    C    lient: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Storage Engineer will be responsible for working under limited direction as a member of a team responsible for delivering enhancements and new capabilities required across multiple security domains for DEF100 Phase 1.
    The role has both design and an implementation components. The engineer is responsible for creating, improving, and supporting quality IT services with optimal utilisation of storage resources, ensuring data security, availability and integrity of business data. The engineer will assist with the development of standards, procedures and guidelines for implementing data protection and disaster recovery functionality for all business applications and business data using different online and offline storage solutions.
    The DEF100 program of work has multiple sub-projects which range in size, and it is expected that the successful candidate will work across several sub-projects.​


    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Lead and provide guidance on developing new capabilities within existing datacentre and distributed storage environments.
    • Takes responsibility for the development of storage architectures for upgraded capabilities to ensure it meets business requirements.
    • Produces detailed design, configuration, implementation, and support documentation. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of other designs and integration challenges and recommends improvements.
    • Contribute to and support leadership efforts to improve capabilities across multiple security domains. Using storage management tools diagnose and resolve system and environment problems. Document the analysis of problem patterns and performance trends.  Establish capacity planning and management procedures.
    • Identify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
    • Provide guidance and direction to an integrated team to meet the prioritised schedule of work.
    • Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
    • Develop a schedule of work and report on progress.

    Other Skills:
    • 1.Demonstrated knowledge of storage architecture and topologies.
    • 2.Demonstrated knowledge of current storage technologies and solutions in classified environments.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • STMG 5 (Primary)
    • DATM 4
    • DTAN 4
    • ITOP 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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, within 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.

    Data scientist
    INAN 4
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-104 SOW 1
    Role:     Data Scientist
    Major SFIA Level: INAN 4
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Data Scientist will be responsible for working under general direction as a member of a team responsible for developing advanced analytics, tools and techniques to exploit AGO’s data holdings in support of business requirements. The role will involve the design, development and integration of advanced analytic solutions.
    The role will need proven data analysis experience, the ability to design and develop software/analytic solutions, and an ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.


    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Applies a range of mathematical, statistical, predictive modelling or machine-learning techniques in consultation with experts if appropriate, and with sensitivity to the limitations of the techniques. Selects, acquires and integrates data for analysis.
    • Develops data hypotheses and methods, trains and evaluates analytics models, shares insights and findings and continues to iterate with additional data.
    • Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex analytics/scripts/software.
    • Contributes to selection of the analytic/software development approach for projects. Applies agreed standards and tools, to achieve well-engineered outcomes. Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.
    • Supports leadership efforts to improve data science processes and techniques.
    • Resolve issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development projects.
    • Document technical processes and methodologies, and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of machine learning approaches (desirable).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of geospatial analysis (desirable)

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • INAN 4
    • PROG 4
    • VISL 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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.

    Data scientist
    INAN 5
    (Published 5/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-104 SOW 2
    Role: Data Scientist
    Major SFIA Level: INAN 5
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Data Scientist will be responsible for working under limited direction as a member of a team responsible for developing advanced analytics, tools and techniques to exploit AGO’s data holdings in support of business requirements. The role will involve the design, coordination, development and integration of advanced analytic solutions.
    The role will need extensive data analysis experience, the ability to architect and develop software/analytic solutions, and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.


    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Evaluates the need for analytics, assesses the problems to be solved and what internal or external data sources to use or acquire.
    • Specifies and applies appropriate mathematical, statistical, predictive modelling or machine-learning techniques to analyse data, generate insights, create value and support decision-making. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of analytics techniques and tools and recommends improvements.
    • Takes technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of software/analytic development. Plans and drives software/analytic construction activities. Adopts and adapts appropriate software/analytic development methods, tools and techniques.
    • Contributes to and supports leadership efforts to improve data science processes and techniques.
    • Contributes to the development of solution architectures in data analysis and exploitation. Identifies and evaluates alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability.
    • Identify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.​

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of machine learning approaches (desirable).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of geospatial analysis (desirable)

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • INAN 5
    • ARCH 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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 Developer
    PROG 3
    (Published 6/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-107 SOW 1
    Role:     Software Developer
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 3
    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Software Developer will be responsible for working under direction as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Develop software using a variety of software languages (e.g. Python, Java) and development environments with guidance from the project team.
    • Deliver scripting using a variety of languages (e.g. javascript) and secondary skills (e.g. SQL) under general direction.
    • Contribute to the delivery of high quality analysis and User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement.
    • Work effectively as a productive member of an integrated Agile team to support a prioritised schedule of work.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Support productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Python
    • Java

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PROG 3
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3
    • HCEV 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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 Developer
    PROG 4
    (Published 6/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-107 SOW 2
    Role: Software Developer
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 4
    ​    Client: AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Software Developer will be responsible for working under direction as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Develop software using a variety of software languages (e.g. Python, Java) and development environments.
    • Deliver scripting using a variety of languages (e.g. javascript) and secondary skills (e.g. SQL)
    • Contribute to the delivery of high quality analysis and User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement.
    • Work effectively as a productive member of an integrated Agile team to meet a prioritised schedule of work.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • ​Support and facilitate productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.

    Other Skills:
    • Python
    • Java

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PROG 4
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3
    • HCEV 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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 Developer
    PROG 5
    (Published 6/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-107 SOW 3
    Role: Software Developer
    Major SFIA Level: PROG 5
    C    lient:     AGO
    Location: Defence Offices, Canberra ACT
    C    ontract: 01 March 2021 (negotiable) Initial
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022) 
    Contract Extension: 2 x 12 months (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
    Note: This RFQ is seeking contractor support for DEF100 Ph1.

    The Software Developer will be responsible for working under direction as a member of a team responsible for developing software, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software, documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment.
    The role will need intermediate software development skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical/non-technical personnel.
    The program of work has multiple projects which range in size.  The successful candidate may be required to work across one or more of these projects.

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Takes responsibility for the development of software using a variety of software languages (e.g. Python, Java) and development environments, to ensure it meets business requirements.
    • Deliver scripting using a variety of languages (e.g. javascript) and secondary skills (e.g. SQL).
    • Lead the development of software that supports high quality User Experience outcomes.
    • Adhere to and improve software engineering processes.
    • Contribute to and support leadership efforts to improve engineering processes.
    • dentify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
    • Provide guidance and direction to an integrated Agile team to meet the prioritised schedule of work.
    • Document technical processes and write documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
    • Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
    • Develop a schedule of work and report on progress.

    Other Skills:
    • Python
    • Java

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PROG 5
    • SINT 2
    • UNAN 3
    • HCEV 2

    Clearance: Candidates 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.

    Project Manager
    PRMG 5
    *(Recently Published 12/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-01-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Project Manager for DEF102 Project. For Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO) 
    Major SFIA Level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Russell or Fairbairn Offices
    Start Date: On or shortly after 21 July 2021
    Term: 12  or 24 months after commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: Will be considered; please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    The Project Manager will be accountable under the general direction of a Project Director for the planning, management and delivery of the DEF102 capability enhancements. The role will involve working with business stakeholders, business analysts, system architects, and development personnel.
    ​
    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Manage the delivery of a software development and enhancement project through the full SDLC based on Agile principles.
    • Lead and manage capability lifecycles of infrastructure systems in alignment with application development requirements.
    • Participate in the improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies.
    • Assist procurement activities in accordance with the PGPA Act to support wider project requirements
    • Contribute to financial management and status reporting through project delivery.
    • Contribute to the governance oversight of the DEF102 project to help ensure a successful outcome.
    • Coordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
    • Transfer skills and knowledge to ASD personnel in relation to Program and Project Management.

    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Experience in managing the transition of ICT software project capability and infrastructure into production use and support.
    • Proven knowledge working in Service Delivery Management functions in accordance with the ITIL framework.
    • Project Management Certification (AIPM Certification at CPPP (at minimum), or other equivalent certification) will be highly regarded.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PRMG 5
      ITMG 5

    Clearance: Candidates 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.  Travel within Australia 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.

    Project Support Officer
    PROF 4
    *(recently Published 12/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-29-2021 SOW 1- Multiple Positions
    Role: Project Support Officer for DEF7013 Phase 4 Project
    Major SFIA Level: PROF 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT​
    Start date: On or after 17 June 2021
    ​Term: 12 months or 24 months from commencement date
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    The Project Support Officer is accountable under general direction to provide effective administration to a technical Information Communications and Technology (ICT) project within a Program.
    The Project Support Officer will assist in managing activities and processes relating to project procurement, project finance, asset documentation, project-specific and general administration activities including workplace health and safety, security and accommodation.
    The successful candidate will be required to work cohesively and communicate effectively with other project team staff and stakeholder groups.

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Assists with the development and successful completion of procurement submissions and supporting documentation in accordance with Commonwealth legislation, and Commonwealth and agency procurement guidelines and procedures.
    • Deliver effective contract management support including contract variations, the receipt and review of contract deliverables and the administration of contract closures.
    • Responsible for effective project administration support including schedule maintenance, risks and issues tracking, financial administration and resource management.
    • Provide effective general administrative support including management of project record keeping requirements and systems; secretariat support for project meetings and forums; development of agreements, briefs, minutes and other communications.
    • Using existing tools and processes provide configuration control over project configuration items and assets including processing of assets transfers.
    •    Manage overarching workplace health and safety requirements and security policies, procedures and obligations for the project

    Other Skills:
    • High-level proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite products including:
    • Word: styles, formatting, templates
    •  Excel: referential formulae, financial planning and actuals records
    •  PowerPoint: professional slide decks for Executive briefings; master layout changes
    • Project: schedule maintenance and analysis
    • Desirable – Demonstrated experience in the use of Defence Financial systems.
    • Desirable - Demonstrated experience in asset and records management.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PROF 4
    • FMIT 4
    • CFMG 3

    Clearance: Candidates 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.
    Part-time arrangements will not be considered.
    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.

    Project Manager
    PRMG 5
    *(REcENTLY Published 12/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-29-2021 SOW 2 - Multiple Positions
    Role: Project Manager for DEF7013 Phase 4 Project
    Major SFIA Level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT​
    Start date: On or after 15 July 2021
    Term: 12 months or 24 months from commencement date
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Tuesday 2nd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    The Project Manager will manage a diverse range of technical Information Communications and Technology (ICT) projects.
    The management of projects, typically (but not exclusively) involving the development and implementation of business processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.​

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Responsible for the planning, management and delivery of new capability and system enhancements.
    • Achieve project deliverables in accordance with the approved project scope.
    • Perform project management consistent with the organisation’s project methodology.
    • Plan and manage phases of system development or enhancement including requirement analysis, system design, testing, implementation and transition to operations.
    •  Initiate and manage procurements in a timeframe supporting the wider project requirements.
    • Develop and obtain approval for key project documentation including but not limited to Project Plan/Proposal, Stage Plans, Exception Reports, and Completion Reports.
    • Manage project risks and issues.
    • Ensure appropriate skills and knowledge transferred to team members timely
    • Conduct Key Stakeholder Engagement activities as required.
    •  Provide leadership in the resolution of Project issues and delegate responsibility accordingly. 
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures, including contract and relationship management.

    Other Skills:
    • Project Management Certification (AIPM Certification at CPPM or other equivalent certification).
    • Knowledge of IT systems design and development processes.
    • Understanding of Defence procurement procedures and regulations.
    • Contract management experience.
    • Experience in ICT tender management and procurement would be highly regarded.
    • Previous knowledge of, or experience with, DEF7013 PH4 Project would be highly regarded


    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • PRMG 5
    • RLMT 5

    Clearance: Candidates 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.
    Part-time arrangements will not be considered.
    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.

    Service Management Process Owner
    BUAN 5
    *(REcENTLY Published 13/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-02-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Service Management Process Owner
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park
    Start date: On or after 01 July 2021
    Term: 12 months or 24 months from commencement date
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Wednesday 3rd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    The Australian Signals Directorate, through the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Partnerships, Engagement and Programmes (PEP) Division, is responsible for delivering a range of programmes supporting national cyber security capabilities.
    The ACSC has a requirement for Service Management Process Owners to develop, improve, communicate, and embed IT policies and processes. The Process Owner is responsible for ensuring the ITIL aligned service delivery of existing ICT services & systems to achieve Service Level Objectives.  Engagement with stakeholders across sections and service delivery teams is required to ensure alignment with ACSC strategy & requirements.

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Engage with key stakeholders to develop and implement a set of service management policies and processes that are aligned with the organisations strategy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of delivering services.
    • Work with service providers to develop standard operating procedures and guidance documents to support the application of service management processes.
    • Work collaboratively with management, engineering teams and other stakeholders to ensure the successful service delivery of new services.
    • Monitor the introduction of new and revised policies and processes, identifying issues and improvement opportunities, documenting and assigning required actions.
    • Recommend and implement service improvements by assessing business requirements, user feedback, and operational system reports.
    • Monitor and report service delivery process compliance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
    • Communicate the benefits of service management, providing guidance and support to delivery teams to understand responsibilities and deliver effective services.

    Other Skills:
    • Excellent knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks including the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
    • Knowledge of the Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge (BABOK) or Agile Business Analysis practices.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • BUAN 5
    • BPRE 5
    • SLMO 4
    • SEAC 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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    : While the role is primarily Canberra based, interstate location may be considered. The role requires to self-transport between sites as 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 Network Security Firewall Specialist
    USUP 4
    *(REcENTLY Published 13/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-31-2021 SOW 1
    Role: ICT Network Security Firewall Specialist
    Major SFIA Level: USUP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park
    Start date: On or after 01 July 2021
    Term: 12 months or 24 months from commencement date
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes: Wednesday 3rd February 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    Provide operational support for configuring, maintaining and remediating firewall devices to ensure continued protection of the networks across a range of security domains. They will work in the Technology Foundations Communications Section within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

    Major Responsibilities:           
    • Provide first and second-level operational support across the firewall infrastructure in line with ITIL processes, including the management of firewall policies and configurations to support permitted network traffic through firewall devices and troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
    • Perform firewall remediation activities including developing design and architecture proposals, reviewing and refining security policies, configuring new devices, and leading change activities. Remediation activities will be coordinated with the Networking section.
    • Provide assistance in the support and management of firewall monitoring systems.
    • Perform an IT Security Officer role:
      • Implement and monitor information security requirements, policies, and compliance.
      • Document and communicate policies, queries, vulnerabilities, and current state of the system.
      • Oversee training, policies, and practices, including audits, to ensure systems are securely operated.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Minimum five years’ experience implementing and maintaining security policies for Cisco and/or Juniper firewall devices.
    • CISCO and/or Juniper Certifications.
    • Exposure to and understanding of OSPF and BGP routing as well as MPLS technologies.
    • Proven experience in Unix / Linux system administration.
    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of ITIL processes and procedures.

    SFIA Skills Required:​
    • USUP 4
    • ASUP 4
    • NTAS 4
    • SCTY 4
    • SCAD 4

    Clearance: Candidates 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 services will primarily be undertaken within Russell R5 but occasional work may be required both locally and interstate.
    Other: 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.

    Business Analyst 
    BUAN 4
    (Published 3/12/20)

    RFQ-ASD-104-2020 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Role:     Business Analyst
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 4
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Logistics Management, Endpoint Services Section
    Location: Russell Offices
    Contract: On or after 7 December 2020 as negotiated, 12 months from commencement, Part-time arrangements may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 4th February 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates.
     
    Role Description:
     Working with the Logistics Manager, the Business Analyst is accountable under general direction to:
    • identify, manage and communicate business requirements;
    • translate business requirements into functional specifications;
    • work collaboratively with the Logistics management team to support the development of tools to provide life-cycle/asset management assurance to the organisation.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Site liaison and stakeholder engagement to elicit and prioritise customer and solution requirements.
    • Provide advice to the team on business processes and methods.
    • Prepare requirements documentation by completing requirements gathering, derivation and management.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    • Provide coordination between Governance, Process and Reporting of ICT asset management services.
    • Identify, Assess and Quantify Risks associated with IT asset landscape.
    • Facilitate and Track Remediation of the asset management process across the organisation.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • BUAN 4
    • ASMG 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. 
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra with possible travel 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 Manager 
    SCTY 5
    *(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 14/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-03-2021 SOW 1
    Role: I    nformation Security Manager
    Major SFIA Level: SCTY 5
    Client:     Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work form other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 01 July 2021.
    Term: Up to 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 4th February 2021 2PM

    Role Description:
    The Australian Signals Directorate, through the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Partnerships, Engagement and Programmes (PEP) Division, is responsible for delivering a range of programmes supporting national cyber security capabilities.
    The ACSC has a requirement for an Information Security Manager to manage IT system reviews and ensure satisfactory implementation and/or maintenance of the system security posture. To achieve this, the Information Security Manager works closely with relevant Certification and Accreditation Authorities in developing risk-based security plans and documentation that support ongoing compliance with organisational security and governance requirements for Information Technology solutions.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and leading threat risk assessment activities; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
    • Review existing system security measures and work with customers and other stakeholders to recommend and implement enhancements.
    • Review or produce architectural solutions that meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
    • Develop, deliver and update System Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP) and other relevant documents to ensure capability solution architecture and design(s) are able to sufficiently mitigate the identified threats.
    • Analyse, develop, deliver and maintain documentation supporting the security posture of a range of cyber security capabilities and advise of system security threats, risks and mitigations.
    • Liaise with certification and accreditation authorities, business stakeholders and solution architects to retain or attain security accreditation.
    • Review internal and externally developed security engineering artefacts to ensure that all security requirements are addressed

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SCTY 5
    • INAS 5
    • DESN 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. 
    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 availability Manager 
    BUAN 4
    ​    *(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 14/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-04-2021 SOW 1
    Role:     Business Security Manager
    Major SFIA Level: BUAN 5
    Client:     Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work form other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 01 July 2021.
    Term: Up to 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 4th February 2021 2PM

    Role Description:
    The Australian Signals Directorate, through the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Partnerships, Engagement and Programmes (PEP) Division, is responsible for delivering a range of programmes supporting national cyber security capabilities.
    The ACSC has a requirement for a Business Availability Manager to develop, enhance and manage ongoing relationships and activities between the Vendor, Customer, Executive and Users. The Business Availability Manager is responsible for the smooth delivery and operation of ACSC services & systems.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Recommend and implement service improvements by assessing business requirements, user feedback, and operational system reports.
    • Extract data and run system reports to identify and report issues with system reliability that may impact the ongoing successful delivery of services.
    • Work with system owners to document and publish disaster recovery plans for key systems.
    • Review ICT change requests to ensure that business requirements are considered and negative impact to system availability is minimised.
    • Liaise with customers and users to ensure effective communication of system performance.
    • Monitor vendor service delivery performance metrics and issues. 
    • Provide guidance and assistance to system owners for the installation and decommission of hardware and software.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Excellent knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks including the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
    • Knowledge of the Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge (BABOK) or Agile Business Analysis practices.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • BUAN 4
    • IAVMT 4
    • HSIN 3
    • ITOP 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. 
    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 Security Architect/Practitioner for DEF103 Project
    ​SCTY 5
    ​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-12-2021 SOW 1
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn, ACT.
    Start date: ASAP.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    DEF103 is a major project to deliver Strategic Communications Capability to Defence. The Project will undertake capital acquisitions to deliver new telecommunications capability services both domestically and internationally.
    The System Security Architect/Practitioner is responsible for liaising closely with the Certification and Accreditation Authorities responsible for describing the security threats and risks with delivery of a solution. The System Security Architect/Practitioner will develop the security architecture/design for the Project capabilities whilst working cohesively and adaptably with a large group of diverse stakeholders.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and leading threat risk assessment activities; research information security standards; conduct system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
    • Review existing system security measures, recommend and implement enhancements.
    • Expert knowledge of and ability to produce architectural solutions that meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
    • Develop, deliver and update System Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP) and other relevant documents to ensure Capability solution architecture/design(s) are able to sufficiently mitigate the identified threats.
    • Analyse, design, develop, deliver and maintain documentation supporting the security posture of a range of cyber security capabilitie.
    • Liaise with certification and accreditation authorities, business stakeholders and solution architects to drive a solution/design to an accreditation outcome.
    • Review internal/externally developed security engineering artefacts to ensure that all security requirements are addressed
    • Advise Program Design Authority on system security threats, risks and mitigations.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SCTY 5
    • INAS 5
    • DESN 5

    ​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.
    NOTE: The DEF103 Project will at times require Service Provider personnel to undertake domestic or international travel on behalf of the Commonwealth. 
    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.

    Requirements Manager for DEF103 Project
    ​PROF 5
    ​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-12-2021 SOW 2
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn, ACT.
    Start date: ASAP.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    The Requirements Manager will work independently within broad guidelines to manage project requirements, risks and configuration and contribute to the definition of multiple tranches of work. This person will work with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects, security stakeholders and other groups as required, to identify and develop requirements, configuration and analyse risks towards the project.   
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Identify and analyse project level risks and issues, including aggregating sub-projects risks to identify project level risks.
    • Manage project level configuration of all the project’s key products and assets.
    • Manage the continuous business improvement process for the project office.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project Director in a timely manner.
    • Maintain accurate project records to comply with ASD record keeping policies and audit activities.
    • Ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
    • Engage relevant stakeholders in requirements related matters.
    • Manage the implementation of a Requirements Change Implementation Planning Board governance framework.
    • Coordinate evolving project capability requirements.
    • Provide leadership in the progression and resolution of configuration issues.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • System Engineering qualifications and experience in requirements aspects of the implementation phase of ICT projects.
    • Experience in major ICT project formal design reviews.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROF 5
    • BURM 5
    • REQM 4
    • BUAN 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.
    NOTE: The DEF103 Project will at times require Service Provider personnel to undertake domestic or international travel on behalf of the Commonwealth. 
    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.

    Project Manager for DEF103 Project
    (Multiple Positions) - ​PRMG 6
    ​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-12-2021 SOW 3
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn, ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    DEF103 is a major project to deliver Strategic Communications Capability to Defence. The Project will undertake capital acquisitions to deliver new communications capabilities and also activities to sustain and enhance existing communication services both domestically and internationally. 
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Manage all aspects of project related activities to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly support the achievement of Defence’s Strategic Objectives.
    • Have and maintain an understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs to successfully deliver project outcomes. 
    • Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues.
    • Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.
    • Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
    • Review technical documentation to verify the technical accuracy of all procedural steps included in the document.
    • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including Senior Defence Executives, Project Director, project team members and key stakeholders.
    • Set and manage risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement. Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Take full responsibility for ensuring project activities are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
    • Develop and maintain effective business relationships in order to successfully deliver project outcomes.
    • Set and manage project planning artefacts in accordance with the Intelligence Infrastructure record keeping policy and methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Demonstrated experience in management of complex tasks in defined timeframes.
    • Sound understanding of the Defence organisation and processes.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management applications.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PRMG 6
    • BURM 5

    ​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.
    NOTE: The DEF103 Project will at times require Service Provider personnel to undertake domestic or international travel on behalf of the Commonwealth. 
    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.

    Project Manager for DEF103 Project
    ​​PRMG 5
    ​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-12-2021 SOW 4
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn, ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    DEF103 is a major project to deliver Strategic Communications Capability to Defence. The Project will undertake capital acquisitions to deliver new communications capabilities and also activities to sustain and enhance existing communication services both domestically and internationally. The Project requires the services of suitably qualified project manager to assist in the planning and management of day to day work of the project and maintain adequate records to validate compliance with approved management planning requirements and project management methodologies.  
    ​
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead complex ICT projects or elements of a project ensuring that time, cost and quality targets are achieved.
    • Research and analyse options in relation to project deliverables to facilitate the project team to make optimal decisions.  
    • Contribute to the development and maintenance of project planning and performance processes in accordance with agreed procedures and performance standards.
    • Lead requirements definition and scoping activities in order to clarify and define the scope of projects.
    • In consultation with relevant stakeholders, identify and resolve resource conflicts and schedule tasks to optimise use of personnel.
    • Prepare progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including Senior Defence Executives, Project Director, project team members and key stakeholders.
    • Undertake risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement.  Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Ensure project activities are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
    • Develop and maintain effective business relationships in order to successfully deliver project outcomes.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Demonstrated experience in a project manager role and be accountable to contribute to the development and maintenance of project planning and performance processes in accordance with agreed procedures and performance standards.
    • Demonstrated capability in researching, drafting and preparing briefs, correspondence and reports including submissions for Defence Delegate/s considerations.
    • Demonstrated capability in applying project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.
    • Sound understanding of the Defence organisation and processes.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management applications.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PRMG 5

    ​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.
    NOTE: The DEF103 Project will at times require Service Provider personnel to undertake domestic or international travel on behalf of the Commonwealth. 
    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 Communications Technical Specialist for DEF103 Project
    ​​ARCH 6
    ​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-12-2021 SOW 5
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn, ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    DEF103Ph1 is a major project to deliver Strategic Communications Capability to Defence. The Project will undertake capital acquisitions to deliver new communications capabilities and also activities to sustain and enhance existing communication services both domestically and internationally. The Project requires a Network Communications Technical Specialist to lead and ensure the complex technical activities and tasks relating to the Project are appropriate to achieve its stated outcomes. Those activities typically, but not exclusively, involve the development and implementation of communication systems that are accepted, accredited and transitioned into service in accordance with Commonwealth policies and industry standards. 

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Take responsibility for developing major aspects of ICT Strategy, network specification and design within the project, contributing to shaping the future strategic direction of the program in line with Defence’s Strategic Objectives and Mission outcomes.
    • Have an understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs and continually manage project technical program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.  
    • Provide specialist advice to relevant section heads on technical challenges and limitations being faced and the most appropriate solutions. 
    • Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve technical issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path project deliverables.
    • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including Senior Defence Executives, Project Director, project team members and key stakeholders.
    • Undertake risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement. Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Ensure project technical activities are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
    • Develop and maintain effective business relationships in order to successfully deliver project outcomes.
    • Establish and maintain project  artefacts in accordance with the Intelligence Infrastructure record keeping policy and methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Proven experience in the successful delivery of complex ICT projects.
    • Demonstrated experience in management of complex technical tasks in defined timeframes.
    • Demonstrated experience in providing high level technical documentation.
    • Sound understanding of the Defence organisation and processes.
    • Demonstrated risk management methodologies for the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ARCH 6
    • EMRG 6
    • NTPL 6
    • BURM 5     
    • TECH 5
    • RLMT 6                 

    ​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.
    NOTE: The DEF103 Project will at times require Service Provider personnel to undertake domestic or international travel on behalf of the Commonwealth. 
    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
    ​​SYSP 3
    ​​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-24-2021 SOW 1
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell R5, ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    Provision of ICT System Administration services enabling the monitoring and maintenance of ICT servers and software.  Perform system installations, and provide assistance in evaluating new server hardware and software.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Install, configure, secure, sustain and enhance Microsoft technologies enabling delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • 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.
    • Contribute to the development and support of the Windows Desktop SOE.
    • Engage and liaise with customers to ensure user requirements are met.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Experience in the successful delivery of complex ICT outcomes across an Enterprise.
    • Proven experience in Windows system administration
    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of ITIL processes and procedures is considered advantageous. 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 3
    • ITOP 3
    • USUP 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.
    NOTE: There will also be a requirement to undertake planned work outside the core hours. Although role is Canberra based there may a requirement to undertake 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.

    ICT Systems Administrator
    ​​SYSP 4
    ​​*(RECENTLY PUBLISHED 15/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-24-2021 SOW 2
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    ​Location: Russell R5, ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021.
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Friday 5th February 2021. 2PM.

    Role Description:
    The ICT System Administrator is responsible for complex activities and tasks relating to monitoring and maintenance of ICT servers and software.  The System Administrator will conduct these activities whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Administer, monitor and maintain, complex Microsoft technologies. Provide advance skills in delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs.
    • Manage capabilities that maintain the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) while monitoring the environment.
    • Develop, maintain and perform operational procedures and document changes to ensure operational tasks are performed reliably and consistently to reduce the risk of unplanned outages
    • Provide administration with focus on scripted cross forest object migration, planning and coordination.
    • Install, maintain, decommission and support MS Windows 2016, Windows 2019.

    Other skills and knowledge:
    • Experience in the successful delivery of complex ICT outcomes across an Enterprise.
    • Proven experience in Windows system administration
    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of ITIL processes and procedures is considered advantageous. 

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 4
    • ITOP 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.
    NOTE: There will also be a requirement to undertake planned work outside the core hours. Although role is Canberra based there may a requirement to undertake 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.

    Solution Architect
    STPL 5
    (Published 5/11/20)

    RFQ-ASD-93-2020 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:  Friday 5th February 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates.
    ​
    Role Description:
    The Solution Architect is responsible for developing technology solutions and mapping the business requirements to systems/technical requirements and aligning solutions with the capability architecture.
    The Solution Architect will integrate and deliver complex Cyber Security services and artefacts, whilst working cohesively and flexibly with related stakeholders to Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
    The Capability delivered will enhance Australia’s National Cyber Security Capability.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, develop and implement complex Cyber Security Systems-of-Systems (SoS) Solutions Architecture to achieve business objectives.
    • Develop capability roadmaps, models and plans to drive forward the current Cyber Security strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
    • Manage the target design, policies and standards, working proactively to maintain a stable, viable architecture and ensure consistency of design across projects within the program, and gaining endorsement by the program’s Design Authority.
    • Monitor industry products to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging Cyber Security technologies.
    • Identify system, infrastructure and project interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
    • Identify, document, and resolve issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development cycle.
    • Deliver capability utilising the systems engineering lifecycle, including the development of system designs and complex design documentation.

    Other Skills:
    • Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of current architectural design patterns, standards, technologies and techniques including Architectural frameworks such as DoDAF, ToGAF or similar models.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • STPL 5
    • ARCH 5
    • EMRG 5
    • DESN 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.

    Project Manager
    PRMG 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 18/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-05-2021 SOW 1
    Major SFIA level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work from other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 8th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Project Manager is accountable under broad direction to provide effective leadership of one or more technical Information Communications and Technology projects delivered through the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The Project Manager possesses the ability to receive instruction from executive staff and collaborate between a broad range of stakeholders to ensure project scope, plan and deliverables are within the agreed time, budget and quality parameters.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, within scope, and to the business requirements whilst ensuring quality standards are met.
    • Manage project resources including the procurement of contracted services.
    • Manage risks and minimise the impacts throughout the lifecycle of the project.
    • Plan and manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, specification, testing, implementation and evaluation.
    • Maintain project budgets and control costs, schedule and quality of project activities.
    • Prepare status reports for program management, business stakeholders and senior executives.
    • Advise senior management on issues, provide solution options, and implement management decisions to resolve issues.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies, including delivering projects within Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) framework and Benefits realisation.
    • Project Management certification will be highly regarded.
    • Proven experience in Commonwealth complex procurement process and Request for Tender processes is desirable.
    • Contract management experience is desirable.
    • Experience in developing acquisition strategies for future work is desirable.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • PRMG 5
    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, within 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.

    Customer Service Analyst
    CSMG 2
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-17-2021 SOW 1
    Major SFIA level: CSMG 2
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division
    Location: Canberra based, Russell Offices.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 8th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for Customer Service Officer to provide ICT support to customers.
    As the first-point-of-contact for customers, the Customer Service Officer responds to customer requests, provides advice on services available and resolves minor IT issues. The Customer Service Officer records all customer contacts in the service management application with sufficient detail for Service Desk Analysts or external support teams to investigate and resolve more complex issues.
    This role requires a person who enjoys working with and supporting a diverse range of people, communicates clearly, has the ability to think quickly and remain calm in a high-paced environment. The Customer Service Officer works under direction in a team comprising contractors and ASD Officers.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Handle incoming enquiries and requests for assistance from customers received via telephone and in-person visits.
    • Deliver support to customers by providing updates on the progress of their requests, explaining IT services available and how to obtain them, or redirecting them to the appropriate area with the required knowledge.
    • Document request details or incidents in the service management application. Provide suitable work-arounds to the customer if unable to resolve incidents when first reported.
    • Promptly allocate complex issues to higher-level analysts for further investigation and resolution.
    • Contribute to Service Desk improvement activities by suggesting updates to user guides based on customer feedback.
    • Conduct all work in accordance with agency policy and formal agreements between customers and the Service Desk.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • An understanding of service management frameworks such as ITIL.
    • Basic technical knowledge, including Microsoft Windows technologies and Office products.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • CSMG 2
    Security Clearance: Must hold 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.
    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.

    IT Service Desk Analyst
    CSMG 2
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-17-2021 SOW 2
    Major SFIA level: CSMG 2
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division
    Location: Canberra based, Russell Offices.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 8th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for Customer Service Analysts to provide ICT support to customers.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst investigates and resolves IT incidents, actions requests received through the Service Catalogue and provides advice about services provided. To provide a quality service, the IT Service Desk Analyst will keep the customer informed of the progress of their request and follow-up any outstanding actions.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst works 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 IT Service Desk Analyst to work independently and also collaborate with team members and external support staff to resolve complex issues.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Handle incoming enquiries and requests for assistance from customers received through a variety of channels including telephone, email, chat, in-person visits and requests received through the service catalogue application.
    • Document in detail the reported issue, and through communication with the customer, establish the severity and urgency of resolving the fault. Identify steps to resolve the issue or provide a suitable work-around to the customer while further investigation occurs.
    • Promptly allocate unresolved issues to higher-level analysts and provide regular updates to the customer by monitoring the progress of the request.
    • Action requests received through the Service Catalogue by following the steps documented in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Identify any errors or incomplete information documented in the SOPs and recommend updates.
    • Contribute to Service Desk improvement activities by sharing knowledge, writing & updating user guides and knowledge articles and reporting process inefficiencies.
    • Conduct all work in accordance with agency policy and formal agreements between customers and the Service Desk.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • An understanding of service management frameworks such as ITIL.
    • Good all-round technical knowledge, including Microsoft Windows technologies and Office products.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • CSMG 2
    • USUP 2
    • ASUP 2
    Security Clearance: Must hold 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.
    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.

    IT Service Desk Analyst
    USUP 3
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-17-2021 SOW 3
    Major SFIA level: USUP 3
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division
    Location: Canberra based, Russell Offices.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 8th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for IT Service Desk Analysts to provide ICT support to customers.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst investigates and resolves IT incidents, actions requests received through the Service Catalogue and provides advice about services provided. To provide a quality service, the IT Service Desk Analyst will keep the customer informed of the progress of their request and follow-up any outstanding actions.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst works 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 IT Service Desk Analyst to work independently and also collaborate with team members and external support staff to resolve complex issues.
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Handle incoming enquiries and fault reports from customers received through a variety of channels including email, chat and through the service catalogue application.
    • Document in detail the reported issue, and through communication with the customer, establish the severity and urgency of resolving the fault. Identify steps to resolve the issue or provide a suitable work-around to the customer while further investigation occurs.
    • Consult external support staff to assist with troubleshooting faults and promptly allocate unresolved issues to the responsible support team. Provide regular updates to the customer by monitoring the progress of the fault resolution.
    • Provide input into the development and improvement of knowledge articles and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Conduct all work in accordance with agency policy and formal agreements between customers and the Service Desk.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • An understanding of service management frameworks such as ITIL.
    • Sound technical knowledge, including Microsoft Windows technologies Office products.
    • Experience managing Microsoft Active Directory objects.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • USUP 3
    • CSMG 3
    • ASUP 3
    Security Clearance: Must hold 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.
    Other Features: There will be a requirement to undertake occasional planned work outside the core hours.
    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.

    IT Service Desk Analyst
    USUP 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-17-2021 SOW 4
    Major SFIA level: USUP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division
    Location: Canberra based, Russell Offices.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: will NOT be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 8th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for IT Service Desk Analysts to provide ICT support to customers.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst investigates and resolves IT incidents, actions requests received through the Service Catalogue and provides advice about services provided. To provide a quality service, the IT Service Desk Analyst will keep the customer informed of the progress of their request and follow-up any outstanding actions.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst works 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 IT Service Desk Analyst to work independently and also collaborate with team members and external support staff to resolve complex issues.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Monitor the performance of the service desk to ensure that all enquiries and support requests are dealt with according to set standards and procedures. Assist with improving the function of the service desk through analysis of service desk records, seeking feedback from customers and support staff. Address customer requests by providing information and assistance, consulting other business and technical areas for additional advice when required.
    • Manage the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of faults reported by customers or escalated from other Service Desk Analysts. Coordinate the resolution of major incidents across technical areas including escalating to external vendors and providing regular updates to the impacted customer and management. Identify and recommend technical improvements or process modifications that will reduce the number of faults experienced by customers.
    • Conduct system administration tasks including the testing, installation and configuration of software, security patching of servers and clients, backup and restoration of data, email server configuration, active directory security group creation and management, applying and removing access controls, and database maintenance.
    • Write, maintain and provide input to operational and security documentation including system security plans, test and installation guides, system diagrams and support procedures. Provide education and training to Service Desk Analysts and other stakeholders.
    • Oversee, maintain and configure the cloud infrastructure system, including investigation and resolution of faults.
    • Provide advice, assistance and training in the use of Commercial off The Shelf products provided to customers. Monitor the performance of applications using monitoring tools and proactively register incidents to resolve faults prior to an impact to customers. Engage Problem Management when recurring faults have been identified. Research and identify product enhancements, including the testing and installation of new application packages.
    • Conduct all work in accordance with agency policy and formal agreements between customers and the Service Desk.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Experience managing Microsoft products and platforms.
    • Demonstrated experience with infrastructure management tools.
    • Experience configuring and using IT Service Management tools.
    • Understanding and experience with cloud platforms system administration.
    • Experience in managing a virtualised environment.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • USUP 4
    • ASUP 4
    • CSMG 3
    • ITOP 3
    Security Clearance: Must hold 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.
    Other Features: There will be a requirement to undertake occasional planned work outside the core hours.
    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.

    Security Architect 
    SCTY 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-09-2021 SOW 1 (Multiple positions)
    Major SFIA level: SCTY 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work from, other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: Seeking ASAP commencement for one role, the remaining roles will be for 1 July 2021 onwards. Please specify your availability
    Term: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
     
    Role Description:
    The System Security Architect/Engineer is responsible for liaising closely with the Certification and Accreditation Authorities responsible for describing the cyber security threats and risks with delivery of a solution.
    The System Security Architect/Engineer will develop the security architecture/design for Cyber Security Capability whilst working cohesively and flexibly with stakeholders for the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
    The Capability delivered will enhance Australia’s National Cyber Security.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and leading threat risk assessment activities; research information security standards; conduct system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
    • Architect solutions that deliver to the ASD Mitigation strategies and meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF and the Australian Government Information.
    • Review existing system security measures, recommend and implement enhancements.
    • Develop, deliver and update System Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP) to ensure Capability solution architecture/design(s) are able to sufficiently mitigate the identified threats.
    • Analyse, design, develop, deliver and maintain the security perspective of a Cyber Security Capability.
    • Liaise with certification and accreditation authorities, business stakeholders and solution architects to drive a solution/design to an accreditation outcome.
    • Review internal/externally developed security engineering artefacts to ensure that all security requirements are addressed
    • Advise Program Design Authority on system security threats, risks and mitigations.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • SCTY 5
    • INAS 5
    • DESN 5
     
    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. 
    Other Features: The role is primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel required, however the ability to self-transport between local sites using 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.

    Project Support Officer (Multiple) for Capability Management and Governance (CMG)
    PROF 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-14-2021 SOW 1
    Major SFIA level: PROF 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    Project Support Officer is accountable under general direction to provide effective administration.
    The Project Support Officer will assist in managing activities and processes relating to project procurement, project finance, asset documentation, project-specific and general administration activities including workplace health and safety, security and accommodation.
    The successful candidate will be required to work cohesively and communicate effectively with other project team staff and stakeholder groups.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Assist with development and successful completion of procurement submissions and supporting documentation in accordance with legislation and Commonwealth and agency procurement guidelines and procedures.
    • Deliver effective contract management support, contract variations, receipt and review contract deliverables and administration of contract closures.
    • Responsible for effective administration support including assistance with schedule maintenance, risks and issues tracking, financial administration and resource management.
    • Provide effective administration of finances and budgets, including assisting with monthly reporting, yearly financial planning and future budget planning.
    • Provide effective general administrative support including management of record keeping requirements and systems; secretariat support for meetings and forums; development of agreements, briefs, minutes and other communications.
    • Manage overarching workplace health and safety requirements and security policies, procedures and obligations.
     
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • High-level proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite products including:
      • Word: styles, formatting, templates
      • Excel: referential formulae, financial planning and actuals records
      • PowerPoint: professional slide decks for Executive briefings; master layout changes
    • Project: schedule maintenance and analysis
    • Desirable – Demonstrated experience in the use of Defence Financial systems.
    • Desirable - Demonstrated experience in asset and records management
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • PROF 4
    • FMIT 4
     
    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Project Manager (Multiple) for Capability Management and Governance (CMG)
    PRMG 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-14-2021 SOW 2
    Major SFIA level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    CMG requires the services of suitably qualified project manager to plan, manage and lead the day to day work of medium-scale projects. 
    The service provider will oversee the maintenance of adequate records to validate compliance with approved management planning requirements and project management methodologies. 
    The program of projects is diverse with variation in scale and complexity.  Project managers will be key to ensuring the successful deployment of new or expanded capabilities into service. 
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead complex ICT projects or elements of a project ensuring that time, cost and quality targets are achieved. 
    • Maintain and utilise systems for the management of the project (e.g. project schedule systems, financial systems).
    • Lead requirements definition and scoping activities in order to clarify and define the scope of projects.
    • Coordinate and manage human and financial resources for the delivery of the project.
    • Establish and maintain project planning artefacts in accordance with the endorsed project management methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.
    • Undertake risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement.  Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Manage and influence stakeholders’ expectations through the life of the project and support project governance bodies as necessary.
    • Manage and lead the deployment of complex ICT capabilities into the business in a way that is compatible with business operations.
    • In consultation with relevant stakeholders, identify and resolve resource conflicts and schedule tasks to optimise use of personnel.
    • Transfer skills to ASD personnel in relation to providing project management services identified above.
     
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
    • Demonstrated experience in reviewing technical documentation.
    • Broad understanding of the national security community and key processes.
    • Demonstrated capacity to deliver projects in a resource constrained environment.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management applications.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • PRMG 5
    • CIPM 5
     
    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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 Security Architect/Practitioner for Capability Management and Governance (CMG) SCTY 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-14-2021 SOW 3
    Major SFIA level: SCTY 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The System Security Architect/Practitioner is responsible for liaising closely with the Certification and Accreditation Authorities responsible for describing the security threats and risks with delivery of a solution.
    The System Security Architect/Practitioner will develop the security architecture/design whilst working cohesively and adaptably with a large group of diverse stakeholders.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and leading threat risk assessment activities; research information security standards; conduct system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
    • Identify and implement system security controls to large scale, complex ICT systems.
    • Review existing system security measures, recommend and implement enhancements.
    • Expert knowledge of and ability to produce architectural solutions that meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
    • Develop, deliver and update System Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP) and other relevant documents to ensure Capability solution architecture/design(s) are able to sufficiently mitigate the identified threats.
    • Analyse, design, develop, deliver and maintain documentation supporting the security posture of a range of cyber security capabilities
    • Liaise with certification and accreditation authorities, business stakeholders and solution architects to drive a solution/design to an accreditation outcome.
    • Review internal/externally developed security engineering artefacts to ensure that all security requirements are addressed
    • Advise Program Design Authority on system security threats, risks and mitigations.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • SCTY 5
    • INAS 5
    • DESN 5
     
    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Software Developer for PENSIEVE Sustainment PROG 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-53-2021 SOW 1
    Major SFIA level: PROG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: On or after 28 April 2021
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    The Software Developer is responsible for the sustainment and enhancement of the enterprise attribute-based access management system to meet the requirements of the National Security Community. This role is central to enabling the sustainment team to maintain the extant solution while also achieving DEF102 Phase 1 project outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with team members, stakeholders from multiple organisations, architects and security specialists to solve problems and deliver software solutions that enhance enterprise security.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop custom multi-tier software and system enhancements to deliver Project outcomes.
    • Support the upgrade and maintenance of the mission system production, QA and development environments, including the integration, configuration, administration of services and servers
    • Design, test and deploy software upgrades using recognised software development practices.
    • Conduct system troubleshooting, including defect reporting, status reporting, testing and deployment across all environments.
    • Develop and maintain documentation including system development and build documentation, software processes, Standard Operating Procedures, and System Security Plans.
     
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • High level of experience and knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SSL using PKI preferred).
    • High level of demonstrated experience in programming and development environment, including deployment and testing (e.g. Eclipse, MAVEN, Git).
    • Highly desirable skills include LDAP, Java EE, Restful services, SOAP, Spring-MVC, Bash scripting, Python and Windows/Linux administration.
    • Related academic qualifications and certifications highly regarded.
    SFIA Skills required:
    • PROG 5
    • SINT 4
     
    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.
    Other Features: The role may require rostered on-call and after-hours duty. The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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 Support Engineer (multiple positions) for PENSIEVE Sustainment
    ​ASUP 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-53-2021 SOW 2
    Major SFIA level: ASUP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    Responsible for the ongoing management, administration, testing, and deployment of systems implemented under PENSIEVE sustainment.
    Assist in the delivery of complex activities and tasks relating to requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification and validation.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Provide system support and administration of LINUX and VMWARE systems installed and other sub-systems.
    • Provide quality control of acquisition artefacts provided by Contractors and suppliers
    • Provide technical writing expertise to support the development of sustainment governance artefacts.
    • Support the Technical team lead and Sustainment Manager in a broad range of systems engineering activities related to project design, implementation, test and transaction.
    • Ensure that engineering solutions are coordinated across the programme.
    • Ensure all systems provide a level of availability to identified system requirements
    • Contribute to existing IT Infrastructure and resources required to deliver and support IT services and products.
    • Work with the Sustainment Team to ensure that systems are provisioned to meet the Prime System Integrators requirements.
    • Conduct Quality review activity of Prime System Integrator software configuration items as part of the engineering review and verification process during acquisition.
    • Provide installation and documentation support of project related system implementations.
    • Support the system testing activity as required.
    • Ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
     
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Proven experience working in Service Delivery Management functions in accordance with the ITIL framework.
    • Proven experience in supporting Defence operating systems (Windows or Unix/Linux).
    • Good knowledge and experience of current developments and trends in IT systems.
    • Knowledge of information systems security principles, practices and technologies.
    • An understanding of the Information Security Manual
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • ASUP 4
    • SINT 4
    • DESN 4
    • ITOP 4
    • SEAC 4
    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.
    Other Features: The role will require rostered on-call and after-hours duty. The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    ICT Business Support Analyst for PENSIEVE Sustainment
    CSMG 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-53-2021 SOW 3
    Major SFIA level: CSMG 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology System Program Office (ETSPO)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Tuesday 9th February 2021 2PM
     
    The ICT Business Support Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Sustainment team through a range of various tasks supporting a large-scale, mission critical, enterprise capability.
    They will work closely with team members, key stakeholders, and technical experts in investigating, analysing, and defining business needs and requirements to deliver solutions that increase business value.
    The ICT Business Support Analyst will assist in the development and delivery of improvements to support SOPs, system documentation and training material, and business processes.
    This role will also include the oversight of customer support and work tracking systems for reporting on the progress and status of various work packages across the wider Sustainment teams.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Conduct, with support from the Sustainment Manager, the design, development and transition of enhanced business processes to ensure the continual improvement of the Sustainment team.
    • Identifies and analyse business and technical risks associated with the design and development process.
    • Work collaboratively with the Sustainment Team to coordinate and develop documentation, whilst ensuring its quality, consistency and accessibility.
    • Assist with the development and conversion of complex information into simple, clear, and informative content that can be published to the wider user community.
    • Using existing tools and processes provide configuration control over project configuration items.
    • Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders to understand their business needs, elicit requirements, and aid the planning of the mission system lifecycle.
    • Contribute to the solution design process under architectural and engineering leadership using a structured business analysis methodology, leading to deliverables that achieve business objectives.
    • Provide oversight of the Service Desk and work tracking systems, and coordinate with other staff members to ensure the timely completion of requests.
     
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Demonstrated experience working in Service Delivery Management functions in accordance with the ITIL framework
    • Experience working within teams using methodologies and tools such as Agile, Scrum, or KANBAN.
    • Formal qualifications in relevant fields is desirable.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • CSMG 4
    • ASUP 4
    • BUAN 4
    • INCA 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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Business Analyst
    BUAN 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-06-2021 SOW 1
    Role:    ​ BUSINESS ANALYST
    ​Major SFIA level: BUAN 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Primarily Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work from other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    Working within the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Business Analyst is accountable under general direction to identify and communicate with users to formulate and produce requirements specifications to enable the creation of system and software solutions.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Manage large stakeholder groups to elicit and prioritise customer and solution requirements.
    • Provide advice to the project team on requirements management processes and methods.
    • Prepare requirements documentation by completing requirements gathering, derivation and management.
    • Develop Business Analysis Plans, Business Requirements Specifications, Business Cases, Functional Specifications, Non-Functional Specifications as tasked.
    • Elicit business and technical requirements and model new and existing business processes to inform ICT project delivery for a fast paced, technologically complex and nationally significant mission.
    • Communicate effectively with users to identify business needs, problems and opportunities.

    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Understanding of and experience in the development of complex ICT systems is desirable.
    • Experience in the production of formative capability documents such as Operational Concept Document (OCD) and Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and related ASDEFCON artefacts.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • BUAN 4
    • REQM 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. 
    Other Features: 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. 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
    BUAN 5
    *(RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-06-2021 SOW 2
    Role:     Business Analyst
    Major SFIA level: BUAN 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    ​Location: Primarily Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work from other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    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.
     
    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.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • A high level understanding of cyber security threats is desirable
    • Experience in writing Operational Concept Document(s), Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and related formative capability development documents to the ASDEFCON standard.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • BUAN 5
    • REQM 5
    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. 
    Other Features: 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. 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.

    VMware Administrator - TF-CI-Hybrid Cloud-
    ​ ITOP 3
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-30-2021 SOW 1  (Multiple Positions)
    ​Role:     VMWARE ADMINISTRATOR - TF-CI-HYBRID CLOUD
    ​Major SFIA level: ITOP 3
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 30 June 2022
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    Role Description:
    The VMware Administrator is required assist with the management of VMware virtual environment as per the direction from the technical lead and manager.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Assist with security and configuration compliance, performance, capacity management.
    • Provide assistance with ASD’s Service Catalogue, self Service, PaaS and software defined networking which may require scripting.
    • Assist in day-to-day operations, including investigation and remedy of faults in relation to customer’s VMware virtual environment.
    • Provide assistance in meeting customer’s Operational Level Agreements and working in Consultation with stakeholders and line management.
    • Engage with relevant stakeholders in documentation development.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Experience with VMware virtual environment, VRA, NSX, Orchestrator, VRO Manager. vRealize Log insight
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • ITOP 3
    • PROG 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). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.
    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 Hardware Administrator – Multiple HSIN 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-30-2021 SOW 2
    Major SFIA level: HSIN 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 30 June 2022
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    The System Hardware Administrator will lead activities in support of the Hosting Services Data Centre hardware.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Monitor Hybrid Cloud datacentre hardware.
    • Maintain hardware specific software/firmware repository.
    • Provide assistance with maintaining hardware support contracts.
    • Hardware fault management for Hybrid Cloud hardware.
    • Provide assistance in meeting customer’s Operational Level Agreements and working in Consultation with stakeholders and line management.
    • Engage with relevant stakeholders in documentation development.
    • Provide assistance to maintain Hardware Support contract with third party vendors
    • Perform vendor specific hardware installations, upgrades and decommissions as directed.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Experience with HPE and DELL server equipment, HPE OneView, hardware fault management, experience with HPE or DELL hardware installations and upgrades.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • HSIN 4
    • USUP 4
    • ITOP 3
    • PBMG 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.
    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 Engineer - TF-CI-Hybrid Cloud
    ​DESN 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-30-2021 SOW 3
    Major SFIA level: DESN 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 30 June 2022
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    The System Engineer will be responsible for leading complex engineering activities to support required developments, system definition, ongoing development, integration, verification and validation. The System Engineer will lead the planning, organisation and delivery of complex systems engineering services and outcome.
    The System Engineer will liaise with senior decision makes and architects to deliver designs and architectural solutions that support complex ICT transformation efforts and long term technology intent.  
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Work with project managers, product owners, business analysts and senior customers on the design of integrated ICT solutions that support organisational outcome within the constraints of technology roadmap.
    • Provide engineering solutions that demonstrate awareness of dependencies and the need to collaborate and integrate with partner agencies and strategic industry partners.
    • Lead the analysis of complex systems and apply engineering expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from the Project Director and or Project Tranche Manager or Engineering Manager in a timely Manner.
    • Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing System Security Plans.
    • Contribute to external contract development including identification of approval and verification gates.
    • Participate in the review of externally developed test plans and procedures to ensure integration with requirements and verification processes.
    • Engage with relevant stakeholders in documentation development.
    • Resolve issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development projects.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures and working cohesively and flexibly with the broader project team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Experience with VMware virtual environment, VRA, NSX, Orchestrator, VRO Manager. vRealize Log insight.
    SFIA Skills required:
    • DESN 5
    • USEV 4
    • UNAN 4
    • ITOP 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.
    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.

    Project Manager
    PRMG 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-30-2021 SOW 4
    Major SFIA level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 30 June 2022
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    The Project Manager is accountable for the planning, management and delivery of new capability and extant system enhancements. The role will involve liaising and facilitating with business stakeholders, business analysts, program architects and development personnel.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead and manage activities for planning, development and implementation of projects and systems to meet organisational requirements.
    • Advise and ensure improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies.
    • Lead and manage capability lifecycles of systems development or enhancement.
    • Plan, initiate and manage procurements to support program and organisational requirements.
    • Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on business outcomes.
    • Lead and manage project review and reporting mechanisms.
    • Lead and manage project financial management, change control and quality reporting.  
    • Co-ordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
    • Identify and manage project risk and issue management and reporting.  
    • Provide leadership and advice to junior Project Managers and Project Support Officers and project teams.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from executive management in a timely manner.   
    • Plan organisational resourcing to meet business requirements.
    • Contributes in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Knowledge of datacentre hardware and networking is desirable.
    SFIA Skills required:
    • PRMG 5
    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.
    Other Features: 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.

    Network Engineers
    ​ NTDS 5
    *(RECENTLY Published 20/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-32-2021 SOW 1  (Multiple Positions)
    Role:     Network Engineers
    ​    Major SFIA level: NTDS 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 or 24 Months from commencement.
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Wednesday 10th February 2021 2PM
     
    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).
     
    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.

    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • 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.

     SFIA Skills required:
    • NTDS 5
    • NTPL 5
    • HSIN 4
    • NTAS 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.
    Other features:
    • 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.


    GIS Business Lead
    CIPM5
    (*RECENTLY Published 21/1/21)

    RFQ-AGO-2021-078 SOW 1 Re-opened
    Major SFIA level: CIPM5
    Client: Australian Geospatial Intelligence Organisation (AGO)
    Location: Department of Defence Canberra Offices, predominantly R4 Russell Offices and Brindabella Park, BP10.
    Start date: 01 March 2021 (Negotiable)
    Term: 12 Months (01 March 2021 – 28 February 2022)
    Extensions: 2 x 12 month (01 March 2022 – 28 February 2023 and 01 March 2023 – 29 February 2024)
    Part-time arrangements: will not be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 11th February 2021 2PM
     
    To manage the AGO Enterprise GIS, provide professional services consultancy and be responsible for the provision of professional support and assistance with business integration, sustainment and operation of the AGO Enterprise GIS
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Provide strategic direction and advice to the GIS Operations team to align the evolution of AGO’s Enterprise GIS system with user requirements.
    • Engage with GIS stakeholders to develop and maintain communication channels. Consult with stakeholders to gain a business perspective and understanding of their GIS business requirements.
    • Lead and assist in the design and creation of learning and development materials and resources to assist AGO’s customers in the understanding and use of the Enterprise GIS. Integrate information from existing sources and present in a form suitable to the intended purpose and audience.
    • Develop plans and implement processes and engagement activities to assist the user community to adopt and integrate the components of the Enterprise GIS into their business processes to improve their outputs, taking into consideration all aspects of the business including data, IT and training requirements.
    • Develop structures to monitor and govern AGO’s GIS web services to ensure that service delivery meets stakeholders’ expectations.
    • Develop strategies to monitor the performance and usage of GIS web services. Assist to diagnose GIS service delivery problems and implement procedures to continually and proactively improve the operation of the Enterprise GIS
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Broad, demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery, specification, design, implementation and management of enterprise geospatial systems.
    • Knowledge and experience in managing geospatial data.
    • Broad knowledge of GIS business including Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services and GIS Portals.
    • Preferred Esri certification in one or more of the following:
      • Enterprise System Design
      • Enterprise Geodata Management; and
      • Enterprise Administration
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in service level management, including the planning, implementation, control and audit of web services to meet customer business requirements.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementation planning and change management
    • Experience in stakeholder relationship management and learning design and development.
    • Preferred knowledge and/or experience in:
      • Defence networks and infrastructure
      • Defence Intelligence business processes
    SFIA Skills required:
    • CIPM5
    • RLMT5
    • TMCR5
    • SLMO5
    • DATM5
    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. 
    Other Features: GIS Operations and Foundation support services are required to be performed at the Departmental premises in Canberra (R4 Russell Office and Brindabella Park, BP 10). The expectation that regular visits to Bendigo premises (Atlas Road, Bendigo VIC) may be undertaken, it will be undertaken in agreement with all parties and the Deed.
    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
    NTPL 5
    (*RECENTLY Published 21/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-07-2021 SOW 1
    Major SFIA level: NTPL 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    Location: Canberra based, at Brindabella Park, with occasional work from other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 11th February 2021 2PM
     
    The Network Engineer is responsible for assisting capability development programs in delivering a range of technical capabilities to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The role involves both design and implementation of new systems and maintenance of legacy systems.
    The successful candidate will need highly developed system network design and configuration skills and a proven ability to work within an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Produce network designs, design patterns, configurations, and documentation.
    • Work with systems architects to engineer network device configurations, network capacity, capability and performance analysis.
    • Produce documentation in accordance with agreed design standards and ASD policies and procedures.
    • Implement, configure and maintain devices including Cisco, HPE and Juniper.
    • Develop procedures and undertake routine installations and de-installations of hardware and/or software.
    • Use network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics and create reports.
    • Plan work and lead small teams of technical specialists.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Experience in complex ICT network design and maintenance.
    • Demonstrated experience in all aspects of communications infrastructure, internal and external, remote access, public and private, WAN and LAN.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    NTPL 5
    NTDS 5
    HSIN 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. 
    Other Features: 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. 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
    ​ASUP 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 21/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-19-2021 SOW 1
    Role:     ICT System Administrator
    Major SFIA level: ASUP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Enterprise Technology Division
    Location: Canberra locations; Russell, Fairbairn, and Brindabella Business Park.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 11th February 2021 2PM

    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.
     
    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.

    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • 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
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • 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. 
    Other Features:
    • 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.

    Network Automation Engineer
    SINT 4
    (*RECENTLY Published 21/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-33-2021 SOW 1
    Role:     Network Automation Engineer
    Major SFIA level: SINT 4
    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.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    Term: 12 or 24 months from the commencement
    Part-time arrangements: may be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 11th February 2021 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.
     
    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.
    Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • 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.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • 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. 
    Other Features:
    • 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.


    IT Service Desk Analyst
    USUP 3
    (Published 11/11/20)

    RFQ-ASD-37-2020 SOW 3 Re-Opened
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Russell Offices
    C    ontract: 12 Months from commencement, Part-time arrangements may be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 11th February 2021 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) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this, ASD has a requirement for IT Service Desk Analysts to provide ICT support to customers.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst investigates and resolves IT incidents, actions requests received through the Service Catalogue and provides advice about services provided. To provide a quality service, the IT Service Desk Analyst will keep the customer informed of the progress of their request and follow-up any outstanding actions.
    The IT Service Desk Analyst works 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 IT Service Desk Analyst to work independently and also collaborate with team members and external support staff to resolve complex issues.


    Major Responsibilities:
    • Handle incoming enquiries and fault reports from customers received through a variety of channels including email, chat and through the service catalogue application.
    • Document in detail the reported issue, and through communication with the customer, establish the severity and urgency of resolving the fault. Identify steps to resolve the issue or provide a suitable work-around to the customer while further investigation occurs.
    • Consult external support staff to assist with troubleshooting faults and promptly allocate unresolved issues to the responsible support team. Provide regular updates to the customer by monitoring the progress of the fault resolution.
    • Provide input into the development and improvement of knowledge articles and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Conduct all work in accordance with agency policy and formal agreements between customers and the Service Desk.

    Other Skills:
    • An understanding of service management frameworks such as ITIL.
    • Sound technical knowledge, including Microsoft Windows technologies Office products.
    • Experience managing Microsoft Active Directory objects.
    • Excellent customer service skills.

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • USUP 3
    • CSMG 3
    • ASUP 3​

    Security Clearance:Must hold 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.
    Hours: There will be a requirement to undertake occasional planned work outside the core hours.
    Travel: NIL
    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.


    Program Support Officer
    PROF 5
    ​*(Recently Published 22/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-08-2021
    Role: Program Support Officer
    Major SFIA Level: PROF 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Brindabella Park, with occasional work form other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    C    ontract: Up to 24 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) May be considered
    Closes:  Friday 12th February 2021 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    A Program Support Officer is required to work within the Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Centre to provide administrative support for a range of technically orientated programs and diverse stakeholders.
    Working within a portfolio framework, the Program Support Officer will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of multiple program budgets; maintaining Program Management and reporting artefacts; establishing and maintaining SharePoint sites; program reporting tools and workflow; providing process advice to project managers; and for configuration management of project artefacts within the Defence EDRMS.
    The candidate will have excellent verbal and written communications skills with a proven history of working in complex Defence programs or projects contributing to organisational capability.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop and maintain program board management and reporting processes and artefacts in conformance with the portfolio framework.
    • Manage Program reporting requirements; provide advice and direction to Program staff on the use of program reporting tools; define, establish and maintain access controls and quality processes.
    • In consultation with sub-programs and ASD finance staff, develop annual budget forecasts and assist programs in daily financial management, including budget phasings and periodic reporting.
    • Provide advice to program and project procurement teams to assist with management of Commonwealth complex procurement activities, including financial and probity advice.
    • Lead a small team of project support staff, including setting standards and establishing reporting frameworks.
    • Maintain configuration control of all program artefacts entered into the Defence Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
    • Draft Probity Plans and provide probity advice to program and project managers in relation to all procurement activities.

    Other Skills:
    • 1.Demonstrated administration and organisational skills within Defence’s Desktop Environments.
    • Experience in the use of reporting tools such as Power BI would be an advantage.
    • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of tools, particularly MS Word and Excel
    • Experience in the use of Defence financial management tools such as BORIS and ROMAN

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROF 5

    Security Clearance:Must hold 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 for the role.
    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.


    Communications Manager
    HCEV 5
    ​*(Recently Published 22/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-22-2021
    Role: Communications Manager
    Major SFIA Level: HCEV 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    Location: Brindabella Park, with occasional work form other ASD locations within Canberra.
    Start date: On or after 1 July 2021
    C    ontract: 12 months from the commencement date
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) May be considered
    Closes:  Friday 12th February 2021 2PM

    ​Role Description:
    The Enterprise Technology Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) focuses on the delivery of enterprise products and services to ASD and external customers. To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a Communications Manager to communicate and increase Enterprise Hub modernisation awareness.
    The Communications Manager is required under broad direction to manage Enterprise Hubs development and delivery of strategic planning documents, communication and increase awareness initiatives within the agency via online and offline platforms.
    Responsibilities include initial assessment, research, co-ordination and distribution of promotional material and communication on behalf of Enterprise Hub.
    The Communications Manager is also expected to write/update Standard Operating Procedures as directed.​

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Create strategic documentation and deliverables and maintain and document catalogue of available services.
    • Plan, initiate and manage Communication and communication strategies.
    • Determine the approaches to be used to design and prototype digital and off-line tasks, interactions and interfaces in line with the usability and accessibility requirements of the system, product or service.
    • Advise on appropriate content formats and mediums, and oversees the review and approval of materials to enable requirements to be satisfied. 
    •  Engage with stakeholders and negotiate service requirements
    • Establish and maintain operational methods, procedures in assigned area of responsibility and reviews them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    ​
    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated Marketing Communications competencies.
    • Experience with requirements capture and definition.
    • Demonstrated strong customer service focus with negotiation and problem-solving skills.

    ​SFIA Skills Required:
    • HCEV 5
    • ICPM 5
    • INCA 5

    Security Clearance:Must hold 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.

    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
    ITOP 4
    *(Recently Published 22/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-57-2021
    Role: ICT Systems Administrator -Citrix Technologies
    ​    Major SFIA Level: ITOP 4
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate, (ASD)
    ​    Location: Russell Offices
    Start date: On or after 1 April 2021 as negotiated.
    C    ontract: 12 Months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    ​    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 
    Closes:  Friday 12th February 2021 2PM

    ​
    Role Description:
    Provision of ICT System Administration services responsible for Citrix Desktop environments and Netscaler maintenance, enabling the delivery of sustainment, deployment and support in the Endpoint Services Section of Technology Services Branch..


    Major Responsibilities:
    • Installation, configuration, sustainment and enhancement of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop and Netscaler technologies enabling delivery of services to ICT platforms utilising Commonwealth approved designs
    • Provide technical direction in the Management and deployment of Citrix technologies to integrate additional customer and business requirements onto corporate mission ICT platforms
    • 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, with focus on optimising system performance, integrity and security.
    • 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 Skills Required:
    • ITOP 4
      SYSP 4
      USUP 4

    Security Clearance:Must hold 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.

    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.

    Cloud Application Developer (multiple)
    SYSP 4
     (Published 8/12/20)

    RFQ-ASD-109-2020 SOW 2 (Re-Opened)
    Client:     Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), ETSPO Sustainment Office
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Contract: ASAP, 12 or 24 months from commencement date, Part-time arrangements may be considered.
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 1st March 2021 2PM
    ​Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
     The Cloud Application Developer will work to the Technical Team Lead.
    The Environment:
    • Within a team of like-minded individuals, you will primarily work in a fast-paced development environment with the freedom to independently approach, own and solve key problem sets.
    The Role:
    • Manage a critical mission system in the development, test and production environments.
    • Rapidly learn new technologies by applying industry best-practices and applying your extensive knowledge and experience.
    • Provide complex application and system support, including managing incidents, changes, unplanned outages, upgrades and patches.
    • Ideally, candidates will be experienced in developing large complex web applications, and be able to rapidly learn new technologies.
    • Be experienced in different distributed technologies, including MongoDB or ElasticSearch.
    • Be experienced in test automation that is designed to meet the needs of intelligence organisations.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Work with developers and stakeholders in feature development, system sustainment and support activities.
    • Undertake sustainment tasks, resolve system defects, and alert management of critical issues as they arise.
    • Define, develop and test new user-facing features, including test automation.
    • Create traceability records, from test cases to requirements. Produce test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
    • Manage features and bug fixes throughout the development lifecycle.
    • Keep abreast of technological advances and make recommendations for future technology choices.  Interpret requirements and respond with a coherent technical solution.
     
    Other Skills:
    • Knowledge of working with Service Delivery Management functions in accordance with the ITIL framework.
    • Experience building web applications with modern JavaScript, HTML and CSS, including web application frameworks, libraries and build tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory.
    • Possess good working knowledge of HTTP and experience consuming RESTful services.
    • Experience in DevOps technology like Docker, Kubernetes and Ansible.
    • Experience in NoSQL database technologies such as Elastic and MongoDB.
    • Possess working knowledge of test automation with tools such as Selenium and Locust
    • Experience with developing large complex web applications, and able to rapidly learn new technologies.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • SYSP 4
    • TEST 4
    • PROG 4
    • USUP 4
    • SINT 4

    ​Security Clearance:     Must hold 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. 
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra. Limited travel within Australia 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.

    Software Developer - Cyber Security (Multiple)
    PROG 5
     *(RECENTLY Published 14/12/20)

    RFQ-ASD-94-2020 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 9th March 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within the Australian Signals Directorate requires software developers able to deliver effective capability solutions.
    The Software Developer will be accountable under broad direction to interpret specifications and technical designs to build, maintain and modify code or adaptation data for software applications, construct technical specifications from a business functional model, write and execute tests, write and maintain technical documentation.
    Roles exist both in project teams and tactical positions embedded to support business units supporting critical business functions directly helping protect Australia.
     

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Design, build, integrate and document software capability that meets business requirements.
    • Support, maintain and enhance existing software ensuring application availability.
    • Ensure quality and security of software through appropriate testing and review.
    • Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
    • Engage with business and product owners to clarify and fully develop user requirements using agile development methods.
    • Document technical processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and promote bi-directional knowledge transfer within a team environment.

    Other Skills:
    • Experience in Cyber Security or a related domain would be highly regarded.
    • Demonstrated competence in Java software development (.Net or other programming experience will also be considered).
    • Demonstrated competence with Python and/or similar experience with other scripting languages.
    • Experienced in developing and deploying software within a Linux / UNIX environment.
    • Experience in the use of automation and deployment tools is desirable.
    • Experience in Linux and/or Windows administration is desirable.
    • Experience in Hadoop/Apache Spark is desirable.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PROG 5
    • TECH 5
    • DESN 5
    • SYSP 4

    ​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 roles are primarily Canberra based, with minimal travel. 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.

    Security Training and Education 
    TMCR 5 
    ​*    (RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-49-2020 SOW 1 Re-Opened
    Role: Security Training and Education
    Major SFIA Level:     ​TMCR 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Canberra, Russell Offices
    Start date: ASAP, as negotiated
    Contract: 12 Months
    Part time arrangements: May be considered, please indicate in response
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Thursday 1st April, 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    The Security Training and Education developer is responsible for identifying and establishing strategic relationships with security professionals across ASD, with the aim of creating high-impact educational material to raise security awareness and improve security behaviours.
    The Security Training and Education developer will develop, in partnership with Security Experts, artefacts (e.g. communications plans, influence campaigns, roadshows, branding) to encourage and promote good security behaviours.
    The Security Training and Education developer will trial innovative delivery mechanisms and measure impact and its effectiveness on the security behaviours of ASD staff.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Develop high impact, traditional and non-traditional, awareness, training, behavioural influence and education programs to raise awareness of security issues and encourage good security practices.
    • In collaboration with Protective Security professionals: plan, develop and design strategies that influence organisational behaviour to address thematic security issues.
    • Develop strategic partnerships across the organisation with professionals in the fields of Training, Creative Services and Strategic Communications to weave security messages into broader enterprise activities.
    • Deliver, through strategic partnerships, security messaging campaigns that use multi-mode delivery mechanisms for greatest audience impact.
    • Identify business management metrics that measure the effectiveness of security messaging campaigns.

    Other Skills:
    • Experience in designing marketing campaigns or similar.
    • Experience in delivering artefacts such as branding to align with a strategic vision.
    • Familiarity with leading organisational change through culture change would be an advantage.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • TMCR 5
    • INCA 5
    • ETDL 4

    ​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. 
    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.

    Training Needs Analyst
    INCA 5
    ​*    (RECENTLY Published 19/1/21)

    RFQ-ASD-59-2020 SOW 2 Re-opened
    Major SFIA level: INCA 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), DEF7013 Phase 4 Project
    Location: Canberra based, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Term: 12 or 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: will be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
    Closes:  Monday 3rd May 2021 2PM
    Note: As this is a re-opened role it will close as soon as the Commonwealth identifies suitable candidates. 
     
    The Training Needs Analyst will analyse and evaluate the quality of training activities and materials provided by vendors and perform the administration activities for the systems training program including documentation consolidation. They will manage stakeholder training engagement activities and any business activities required to integrate the new system into the "business as usual" environment. They will determine the readiness levels of business users in regard to training requirements. They will provide oversight of vendor conducted training needs analysis and plan, manage and adjust work priorities to meet the training objectives, keep others informed and apply a best practice systems training approach. They will monitor workflow and manage resources to achieve agreed outcomes.
     
    Major Responsibilities:
    • Administer a quality control training program that ensures the training material delivered by vendors meets required business standards.
    • Coordinate the delivery of vendor-delivered training activities to ADF trainees at locations across Australia
    • Act as the conduit between system vendors and trainees to provide feedback and opportunities for improvement on training material and activities.
    • Develop, implement and maintain supporting training documentation policies and processes on the capability and ensure all training material is classified appropriately.
    • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on the provision of complex learning and development services.
    • Share own expertise with others, guide and mentor less experienced employees, and work collaboratively to achieve business outcomes.
    • Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and resolve problems.
    • Deploy and integrate new digital capabilities into the business in a way that is sensitive to and fully compatible with business operations.
    • Adhere to documentation standards and procedures.
    • Conduct Systems information content authoring duties
    • Manage the training resources in order to plan, estimate and carry out programmes of solution development work to time, budget and quality targets and in accordance with appropriate standards, methods and procedures.
     
    Other Skills and Knowledge:
    • Knowledge of e-learning systems principles and best practice.
     
    SFIA Skills required:
    • INCA 5
    • ETMG 5
    • ETDL 5
     
    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.
    Other Features: The role is based in Canberra with limited travel within Australia possibly 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.