Systems Security Engineer

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Ensure advanced security protocols and standards are met during the development and upgrade of hardware and software.

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Company: MANTECH INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS RECRUITMENT

Location: Sydney

Work type: Contract/Temp

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Phone: +61-2-3207-6922

Fax: +61-7-9579-9492

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CBD Location
12 month contract
 
Our Client, NSW Government is seeking to appoint a Systems Security Engineer.  
The primary purpose of this position is to implement, enforce and monitor information security policies and standards for systems maintained by the Network Maintenance Division.
Working with systems designers and maintainers to ensure advanced security protocols and standards are met during the development and upgrade of hardware and software.
The successful applicant will proactively assist with the implementation of information security controls in accordance with the departments Information Security Management System (ISMS)
 
Key Accountabilities include:
  • Implement and monitor the application of information security standards and policies to the Network Maintenance Division systems in accordance with the departments ISMS.
  • Work with system designers & maintainers to ensure that security is factored in the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration process of hardware and software. Assist with the implementation of information security controls in accordance with the departments ISMS.
  • Proactively assist in the review, development and update of information security policies, architectures, and standards.
  • Support the System Security Manager and Network Maintenance Division with security audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
  • Identify software and hardware vulnerabilities and create advisories that will be disseminated to systems owners who have the responsibility to implement patches/hot fixes.
  • Actively contribute to the enterprise vision, strategy and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
  • Examine network, server, and application logs to determine trends and identify security incidents.
    • Analyse and make recommendations to improve network, system, and application architectures in relation to information security.
  • Review vendor support agreements for compliance to Information Security standards. Monitor ongoing compliance to the Information Security standards.
  • Support conducting of disaster recovery tests, publishing test results, and making changes necessary to address deficiencies.
  • Assist in the delivery of security awareness across the Network Maintenance Division
    • Keep abreast of current and future information security technologies.
    • Maintain accreditation and knowledge of security practises, policy and Australian/International standards.
  • Participate in security conferences and Federal Government security initiatives.
    • Manage to resolution Security Incidents as identified within the various OT environments
    • Assist teams with the establishment and ongoing maintenance of Security Risks and their tracking through established risk practices.

Selection Criteria
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status essential
  • Tertiary qualifications (degree) or diploma in Information Technology (IT)
  • Professional information security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, Security+) and demonstrated 3 - 5 years of experience in information technology or security
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance and information security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT)
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in network, server, application, database, wireless and SCADA system security
  • Demonstrated knowledge of attack vectors, threat tactics and attacker techniques
  • Demonstrated experience working with data logging applications (e.g. Splunk)
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring security control mechanisms in an enterprise environment.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels of the organisation, including demonstrated ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans, or behaviours
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