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About the Role

This role sits within the NSW Telco Authority Cyber Security – IT Apps & Data team. An exciting ongoing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with strong AWS/Azure cloud and OS Platform expertise to join the NSW Telco Authority, a rapidly growing agency within the Department of Customer Service. The successful candidate will provide expert technical infrastructure, application, and data solutions to improve resilience against NSW's cyber security threats and vulnerabilities. The role also supports whole of government (WoG) responses to cyber security issues and risks to the NSW Government and contributes to strengthening the NSW Government's cyber security posture. You will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team of four who are passionate about keeping people and safe.

Responsibilities

Engage and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to support the mitigation of AWS/Azure cloud and OS platform based cyber identified vulnerabilities, incidents, threats, and trends to improve cyber security posture.
Develop and lead Cyber IT cloud and OS platform projects to ensure continuous improvement of the NSW Government's cyber security posture.
Consult on potential cyber security risks in the NSW Government Infrastructure, Applications, and Data ensuring ongoing compliance with Agency's cyber security policies and Cyber Security Policy.
Analyze and assess cyber threats to government services, assets, and information to determine attribution, motivation and capability.
Develop and maintain cyber security technical documentation in line with project and operational requirements ensuring documentation practices are maintained and adhered to.
Provide technical leadership and guidance in designing, configuring, and maintaining latest industry trends and to support the latest IT and cyber security risks and solutions to provide recommendations on best practices for cyber security posture across NSW Government.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information.
Hold certifications in IT, Cyber Security and/or Infrastructure and cloud systems qualifications.
Strong knowledge and experience working with Azure, AWS, Windows, Unix, and Hypervisors, with a specific affinity for Cloud platforms.
Ability to solve problems by thinking outside the box and finding new angles to approach them.
Ability to work well in teams and collaborate across different stakeholders and business areas.
Ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects within defined timeframes and in an environment of conflicting and changing priorities.
Strong communication and coordination skills integral to this role, demonstrated in forums such as working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge on ICT, cyber security, and cyber risk trends.

Skills

AWS/Azure cloud
OS Platform expertise
Cloud platforms
Azure
AWS
Windows
Unix
Hypervisors
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
ICT
Cyber Security
Cyber Risk

Location

Hybrid working arrangements in place – in office requirement to attend Sydney McKell offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Work Type

Ongoing
Hybrid
Full-time
Part-time
Job share

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Relevant Qualifications in IT, Cyber Security and/or Infrastructure and cloud systems

Salary/Compensations

$133,348-146,945 + super

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Opportunities for job mobility and new experiences

About the Company

NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.
We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.
NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.
We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.
NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service.
We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.
We’re proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.
We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people.
We’re also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.
We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Equal Opportunity

We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills.
We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact fiona.glover@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.