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Information Security Analyst

Australian Department of Defence
Garden Island, NSW
A$86,887-$93,066 p/a (APS 5) + 10% BDCP + Super
Information & Communication Technology → Security
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


The Role

As a Systems Administrator/Information Security Analyst, you will work with the Systems Team to engage diverse stakeholders and undertake the day-to-day administration and improvement of the ICT systems and network to ensure peak performance, appropriate security and maximum uptime across the Maritime Warfare Centre's environment.

Duties include:

  • Administering, maintaining, and supporting ICT infrastructure;
  • Supporting risk assessments, applying security policies, reporting and mitigating cyber incidents;
  • Assisting with ICT security, disaster recovery, business continuity;
  • Providing ICT user support; and
  • Developing and maintaining server and systems configuration documentation, diagrams, policy documentation, and standard operating procedures.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Maritime Warfare Centre is custodian for the Royal Australian Navy’s data on weapon firings, underwater signature measurement and expert analytic products essential to decision makers and the warfighting community. The Centre's Systems Team provides critical infrastructure, information management services and systems support, enabling the provision of the Centre's information product. The Systems Team provides a working environment that offers challenging work, flexibility to be innovative, talented colleagues, and the guidance and support that that you need to succeed.

Our Ideal Candidate

In addition to the essential and desired criteria, our ideal candidate will possess:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to work under limited guidance; manage tasks and gather specialist advice when needed; and
  • Solid foundational troubleshooting skills; ability to follow diagnostic procedures and conduct or propose remediation steps.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/08283/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=5EA50DC9-8C32-7841-63D4-E44C40A9A334


About Australian Department of Defence

Waverton, NSW, Australia

Role

The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.

Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.

Strategic Direction

The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.

Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.

The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.

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