ASO8 Senior Technical Security Specialist

Term full-time vacancy up to 24 months.

The IS&T Service is responsible for the provision of IT and communications services and is therefore vital to the achievement of SAPOL’s core objectives. In consultation with its customers, IS&T plans, develops and implements new and supports existing services. These products and services are provided to agreed quality and service levels.

The Senior Technical Security Specialist, IS&T is accountable to the Manager, IS&T Security for providing management of critical IS&T security functions within the agency.

The role includes:

• Effectively coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Security services provided by a small team of technical staff.
• Closely managing major incidents and issues, driving problem management to identify and remove root cause to prevent reoccurrence and future issues in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Providing professional ICT security-related expertise in a security consulting, advisory, analysis, and facilitating role.
• Providing technical security leadership as an information security subject matter expert.
• Contributing to the risk management of SAPOL information assets by performing threat and risk assessments (TRA) and project risk assessments.
• Performing risk assessments on IS&T systems and providing guidance on security controls for risk treatment; Information Security Management System (ISMS) asset classification, risk definition, and undertaking remedial actions for ongoing management of residual risk and treatments in an ISMS.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO8 - $125,649 - $130,392 per annum.

Enquiries

Bianca Holmes
(08) 7100 1823
bianca.holmes@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.