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Cyber Network Security Specialist

Boeing · Brisbane · Onsite · Internship

About usBoeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Def

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About this role

<p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p>Do you aspire to help build something better? Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests? Would you like to work on cutting edge projects? Then we would like to talk to you. </p><p>As an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment, one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now recruiting a number of Cyber Network Security Specialists based in Brisbane QLD and Williamtown NSW.</p><p>The Cyber Network Security Specialist for the Mission Systems and Ground Systems Capability will be supporting the AEW&amp;C Wedgetail Program. The role is responsible as part of a team for evaluating computing and information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities. Develops, tests and implements security policies and procedures. Analyses, responds to, mitigates, and documents computing security events. Verifies security parameter placement, provides computing security consultation, education and awareness, and compliance/audit support. Responds to internal/external governing body requests.</p><p><strong>The successful candidate would have a developed understanding in a wide variety of technologies with typical responsibilities involving:</strong></p><li>Work as part of a team responsible for implementation of information security requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Evaluates and responds to emerging security issues. Evaluates capability risk/gaps and takes and/or coordinates action to meet objectives.</li><li>Participates in evaluation of process effectiveness and identifies areas for improvement.</li><li>Delivers sound and timely information security design advice. Can recommend technological or procedural solutions to meet security control intent in support of engineering projects.</li><li>Analyses and documents information security events. Identifies root causes, prioritises threats and recommends and/or implements corrective actions. Tests and deploys risk mitigation processes and tools. Monitors outcomes and takes action.</li><li>Performs security compliance monitoring. Participates in the creation of security policies, audits, assessments.</li></ul><p><strong>To be successful you will have:</strong></p><li>Working knowledge of Australian Defence security framework and associated policies and procedures including familiarity with the Australian Cyber Security Centre Information Security Manual.</li><li>Understanding of developing and implementing information security practices in an engineering environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience.</li><li>Sound information security knowledge across the following environments is desirable:</li><li>Network connectivity and configuration.</li><li>Windows Client-server systems.</li><li>Linux Client-server systems.</li><li>Support and maintenance of in-house hardware/software systems.</li><li>Engineering Change Management processes.</li></ul><li>A desire to work as part of a dynamic team supporting a diverse range of technology</li><li>Industry recognised information security qualification (CISSP, CISM, ISO 270001, IRAP, DRAP, etc.) and or relevant experience.</li><li><strong>Ability to obtain a Security Clearance</strong> - The preferred applicant will be required to successfully undergo the security clearance vetting process at the TOP SECRET NEGATIVE VETTING 2 level. The preferred applicant <strong>MUST</strong> be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and <strong>MUST</strong> have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding<strong>Five</strong> years.</li></ul><p>More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the <strong>Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Study assistance</li><li>Salary packaging</li><li>Employee Incentive Program</li><li>Global opportunities</li></ul>

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Boeing

<p>Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.<br /> <br /> Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. We continue to expand our product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Our broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of our commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions that reach across business units; e-enabling airplanes and providing connectivity on moving platforms; and arranging financing solutions for our customers.<br /> <br /> Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 35,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.</p>

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