Principal Security Adviser

CEA Technologies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks leave

14% superannuation

Free parking

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

CEA Technologies is seeking an experienced Protective Security Lead to implement security support services within the national Protective Security Office. You will lead a small team, apply security governance across multiple disciplines, and ensure compliance with Australian Government policies and licences.

Role requires extensive Commonwealth/Defence sector experience, strong communication, and ability to manage budgets and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within Commonwealth/Defence environments.
• General physical and personnel security administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound operational knowledge of Commonwealth Protective Security Policy, Defence Security Policy, AGSVA clearance processes.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex operational challenges by applying subject matter expertise across protective security disciplines including governance, risk and compliance; information security; technology/communications security; physical security.
• Lead a small team in delivering objective-based protective security services aligned to Australian Government security requirements.
• Assist with implementing security measures to maintain external licences and accreditations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on security policy and procedures.
• Contribute to production, review, and update of internal security policies and instructions.
• Contribute to budgets and manage security-related expenditure within approved allocations.

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly-modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

Implement protective security support services within the company’s national Protective Security Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solve complex operational challenges by applying subject matter expertise across the range of protective security disciplines including:
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Information Security
• Technology/Communications Security
• Physical Security
• Lead a small team in the delivery of objective based protective security services aligned to Australian Government security requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of security measures required to maintain various external security licences and accreditations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members in the application of established security policy and procedures.
• Contribute to the production, review and update of internal security policies/procedures/instructions.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets and the management of security related expenditure in an efficient manner within approved budgets and delegations.

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 14.0%
• Free Car Parking
• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Defence Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within a Commonwealth, Defence, Defence Industry or analogous environments.
• General physical and personnel security administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound operational knowledge of:
• Commonwealth Protective Security Policy
• Defence Security Policy
• Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance processes.
• Eligible to maintain an AGSVA clearance – Top Secret Positive Vetting
• ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.
• Place of Birth
• Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,
• Countries of issue for current and past passports and
• Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.