Director Cyber Security Executive Level 2
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Posted 3 days ago
THE OPPORTUNITY
ASIS is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals with strong leadership abilities who hold a diverse range of skills, to fill the EL2 Director Cyber Security role.
The successful candidate will require an exceptional ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a productive workplace in a complex and challenging risk environment. In addition, you will contribute to further enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of ASIS’s security practices and culture. You will also build and sustain effective relationships across ASIS, broader government and with international partners.
Working closely with the Senior Executive, you will be focused on building our security capability with strategic vision and outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to set strategic goals, effectively lead teams and showcase your representational skills at the highest level. ASIS is looking for a resilient leader who shows an inclusive approach to building relationships, to foster a positive culture and enhance our people capability.
THE ROLE
As Director, you will lead a team of technical specialists responsible for ensuring the secure delivery of ASIS mission through the provision of trusted cyber security services.
This role works closely with ASIS’s staff in Australia and deployed offshore to deliver cutting edge cyber maturity and resilience. You will be managing complex stakeholder relationships, both internal and external to ASIS. It will be essential that you build mutually beneficial networks across the National Intelligence Community and with industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Lead and develop a team of specialist technical officers to deliver outcomes in a high-tempo work environment;
- Provide cyber technology leadership and drive the application of good cyber security technology principles, clearly describing the risks and opportunities involved;
- Inform decisions through the provision of technical advice relating to:
- risk management assessments;
- capability requirements and acceptance; and
- sustainment and maintenance of technical capabilities.
- Consult collaboratively with stakeholders to develop product roadmaps to ensure platforms stay current, accredited and are continually improved from a cyber rating perspective;
- Collaborate closely with industry to keep appraised of technology changes and challenges and ensure engagement and lessons inform ASIS cyber programs; and
- As a key member of the branch leadership team, contribute to branch strategy; translate ASIS strategy into tangible goals and objectives for the branch; and identify opportunities to promote innovation, enhance branch efficiency and capability evolution.
About Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by Government.
Overview
ASIS's primary goal is to obtain and distribute secret intelligence about the capabilities, intentions and activities of individuals or organisations outside Australia, which may impact on Australia's interests and the well-being of its citizens.
Street Scene
ASIS functions
Our functions, as set out in the Intelligence Services Act 2001
, are to:
• collect foreign intelligence, not available by other means, which may impact on Australia's interests;
•distribute that intelligence to the Government, including key policy departments and agencies;
•undertake counter-intelligence activities which protect Australia's interests and initiatives; and,
•engage other intelligence and security services overseas in Australia's national interests.
Mission and Values
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas secret HUMINT (human intelligence) collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of unique foreign intelligence services as directed by the Australian Government.
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ASIS has a distinctive culture and esprit de corps and we embrace the Australian Public Service (APS) Values
, together with a number of ASIS-specific values. In ASIS, we value diversity, embrace change and encourage new and innovative ideas. We have a strong sense of national pride and loyalty to the Service and to each other.
Our core values are:
Excellence in Service
•We strive for excellence in all that we do.
•We are responsive and dedicated to achieving results that make a difference to Australia and its people.
•We believe that the principles of security are fundamental to everything we do.
•We are proud of our achievements.
Innovation
•We embrace diversity and use it to champion new ideas.
•We are forward thinkers, optimistic about the future and undaunted by change.
•Whatever the problem or issue, we will find a solution.
•We believe in the application of intelligence and reason to improve the way we do our work.
Trust and Responsibility
•We are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers, intelligence partners and liaisons.
•We rely on our colleagues and build trust by listening, following through and keeping our word.
•We preserve trust with our sources.
•We abide by Australian law and community standards and are accountable for our actions.
Courage, Unity and Loyalty
•We show moral and personal courage in dangerous and difficult situations.
•We work as a team and share purpose, risk, responsibility and success.
•We are loyal and committed to the Service and our mission.
•We honour and value our colleagues and treat one another as equals.
•We stand together as one in the service of our country.
ASIS also has a comprehensive Code of Conduct which reflects the provisions of the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct, while also extending to cover ASIS specific requirements.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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