Lead Cyber Analyst

Job Description

Lead Cyber Analyst RFQ ID: LH-01847 ASD 2025 These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade). ABOUT THIS ROLE ASD is seeking candidates who hold active NV2 or TSPV security clearances. Please clearly indicate the level held within your responses. Cyber Analysts / Engineers provide operational and cyber system security management and administrative services. Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 Initial contract term: Up to 15 months Extension term: 12 months Number of extensions: 2 Experience level: Lead - EL1 equivalent Location of work: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Maximum hours: 40 hours per week Security clearance: NV2 or Positive Vetting ABOUT THE COMPANY * Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.* Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.* A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analysts: Deliver complex briefs and cyber intelligence reporting related to the Australian Signals Directorate and national security issues. Undertake complex research and analysis of relevant cyber threat actors to provide situational awareness on the current and emerging threat to the Australian Signals Directorate. Analyse identified cyber threat event data and fuse with all-source intelligence in order to identify, model, and track threat actors targeting the Australian Signals Directorate, and recommend any required actions. Understand and use analytical tools and techniques to develop cyber threat activity-related assessments. Coordinate with senior leadership. Engineers: Lead the coordination for the design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, support, security, maintenance or enhancement of signals intelligence systems. Utilise contemporary knowledge of the Information Communication Technology profession to create innovative technical solutions, to support the signals intelligence function. Apply an extensive understanding of the signals intelligence function through leading and guiding collaborative analysis activities. Design and implement solutions to issues impacting on the signals intelligence function. Technical Skills: (Preferred) Holds a Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or an Intelligence related discipline or equivalent qualification/work experience in either of these fields:Penetration Testing, Host and/or network Forensics, or Intelligence Analysis. At least 5 years' experience as a Cyber Analyst / Engineer or similar role. Broad understanding and experience in the application of the Essential 8. Extensive experience with network security technologies from vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Sourcefire, FireEye, Blue Coat, Gigamon and Ixia. Vast experience installing and configuring COTS network security devices such as Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), NetFlow and Network Visibility appliances. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED F1:5 - Intrusion Detection and Analysis: Level 5 (CIISEC) Analysts: Manages intrusion and analysis teams. Responsible for taking decisions on appropriate response, escalating as necessary. Liaises with relevant threat intelligence units. B1:5 - Threat Intelligence, Assessment and Threat Modelling: Level 5 (CIISEC) Analysts: Undertakes complex threat intelligence/modelling tasks or threat assessments without supervision. Manages threat intelligence/assessment teams. I1:5 - Research: Level 5 (CIISEC) Analysts: Has led teams responsible for delivering against Information Security research strategies and/or programmes. Supervises and/or mentors research work of less experienced researchers. DESN 5 - Systems design: Level 5 (SFIA) Engineers: Designs large or complex systems and undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs. SCTY 5 - Information security: Level 5 (SFIA) Engineers: Provides advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards. HSIN 5 - Systems installation and removal: Level 5 (SFIA) Engineers: Takes responsibility for installation and/or decommissioning projects. BENEFITS Why work for ASD? Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia. Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm. Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD. Long contracts available. Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career. Why Kinexus? Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances. DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals. Dedicated account manager who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care. Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework. Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free. Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events. We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice. We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field. Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme. Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families. Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers. All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, or contact Joshua Said 02 9492 7516. #J-18808-Ljbffr