Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Officer

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence seeks high performing individuals to conduct technical security inspections, provide technical security advice and work with a multidisciplinary team across Defence locations. The successful applicant will use a wide range of electronic equipment and machinery, perform physical searching, and apply technical knowledge to guard platforms and sites from threats.

The role requires analysing potential adversary methods and reverse engineering protective security measures to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lead small teams and manage logistics

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical security inspections and provide technical security advice
• Analyze methods adversaries may use to compromise a Defence facility and reverse engineer protective measures
• Apply risk-based principles to protect Defence assets and information
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and manage team logistics and reporting

Job description

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Officer

Defence is seeking high performing individuals to conduct technical security inspections, provide technical security advice and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will regularly use a wide range of electronic equipment and machinery, will employ physical searching techniques and their technical knowledge to ensure Defence platforms and sites are protected from technical security threats and vulnerabilities.

They will also need to analyse potential methods that adversaries may use to compromise a Defence facility and reverse engineer the appropriate protective security measures. TSCM Officers also provide security advice around existing technical threats and will use risk-based principles and expert knowledge of device capabilities to protect Defence and its assets and information.

About our Team

The TSCM Operations team sits with Defence Security Division in Security and Estate Group. It is a high-tempo team that conducts technical security operations at Defence locations across Australia and internationally. Technical security operations identify technical threats and vulnerabilities and provide assurance that a particular area is not subject to covert technical surveillance operations.

They are also the touchpoint for all of Defence’s technical security capabilities. Successful candidates will get to work alongside civilian and military personnel who work together to secure Defence information from adversaries in an evolving threat environment. Team members travel routinely and engage with all areas of Defence and Defence Industry partners as well as other government agencies. All positions in the team attract a Building Defence Capability Payment.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidates for these roles are highly skilled and motivated professionals with a strong background in residential/commercial electrical systems, technical security or proven experience and a thorough understanding of electronic surveillance methods and countermeasures. The candidates will possess a competent technical background enabling them to proficiently use a suite of electronic equipment.

They will also have strong analytical and problem solving skills. The candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret and convey security policy information and technical security advice to diverse audiences. This role requires extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The candidates will lead small teams for domestic and international security operations and be accountable for team logistics and reporting.

Security Clearance

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

Defence is seeking high performing individuals to conduct technical security inspections, provide technical security advice and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will regularly use a wide range of electronic equipment and machinery, will employ physical searching techniques and their technical knowledge to ensure Defence platforms and sites are protected from technical security threats and vulnerabilities.

They will also need to analyse potential methods that adversaries may use to compromise a Defence facility and reverse engineer the appropriate protective security measures. TSCM Officers also provide security advice around existing technical threats and will use risk-based principles and expert knowledge of device capabilities to protect Defence and its assets and information.

About our Team

The TSCM Operations team sits with Defence Security Division in Security and Estate Group. It is a high-tempo team that conducts technical security operations at Defence locations across Australia and internationally. Technical security operations identify technical threats and vulnerabilities and provide assurance that a particular area is not subject to covert technical surveillance operations.

They are also the touchpoint for all of Defence’s technical security capabilities. Successful candidates will get to work alongside civilian and military personnel who work together to secure Defence information from adversaries in an evolving threat environment. Team members travel routinely and engage with all areas of Defence and Defence Industry partners as well as other government agencies. All positions in the team attract a Building Defence Capability Payment.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidates for these roles are highly skilled and motivated professionals with a strong background in residential/commercial electrical systems, technical security or proven experience and a thorough understanding of electronic surveillance methods and countermeasures. The candidates will possess a competent technical background enabling them to proficiently use a suite of electronic equipment.

They will also have strong analytical and problem solving skills. The candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret and convey security policy information and technical security advice to diverse audiences. This role requires extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The candidates will lead small teams for domestic and international security operations and be accountable for team logistics and reporting.

Eligibility

Security Clearance

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers