Senior Security Engineer Vulnerability Assessors (TSPV)

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated account manager

Payroll assistance

Timely payments

Job summary

Kinexus, in partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate, is seeking TSPV-cleared Security Engineers/Vulnerability Assessors to identify, assess and prioritise threat vulnerabilities discovered through penetration testing, and report findings to strengthen security architecture and risk awareness. Canberra-based 12-month contract with extensions.

Candidates must hold TSPV clearance and be able to lead analytical processes, assess security controls, and support incident management within

Responsibilities

• Assess threat profiles of a variety of electronic devices.
• Lead analytical processes to identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve the integrity of the ICT infrastructure.
• Evaluate and assist with the application and compliance of security controls and review information systems for actual or potential security vulnerabilities.
• Perform security risk and business impact analysis for complex information systems.
• Investigates suspected attacks and supports security incident management.
• Maintains and optimises operational security processes.
• Provide advice on implementing and managing physical, procedural and technical security encompassing both physical and digital assets.
• Adopt and adapt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches, and ensure they are applied effectively.
• Review and make recommendations and assess and manage associated risks of others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology.
• Contribute to development of systems design policies and standards and selection of architecture components

Job description

Kinexus have partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate, who are seeking TSPV-cleared Security Engineers/Vulnerability Assessors to identify, assess and prioritise threat vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing and report findings to improve security architecture and enhance risk awareness.

This will be an initial 12-month contract role with 2 x 12-month extensions, available in Canberra (ACT). Candidates must have a TSPV clearance.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assess and explain threat profiles of a variety of electronic devices.
• Lead analytical processes to identify and recommend actions to maintain and improve the integrity of the ICT infrastructure.
• Evaluate and assist with the application and compliance of security controls and review information systems for actual or potential security vulnerabilities.
• Perform security risk and business impact analysis for complex information systems.
• Investigates suspected attacks and supports security incident management.
• Maintains and optimises operational security processes.
• Provide advice on implementing and managing physical, procedural and technical security encompassing both physical and digital assets.
• Adopt and adapt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches, and ensure they are applied effectively.
• Review and make recommendations and assess and manage associated risks of others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology.
• Contribute to development of systems design policies and standards and selection of architecture components

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.