Vacancy Details

 

IT Security Manager – EL2

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.

 

About the role 

The IT Security Manager leads the ICT Security Section in the Digital and Technology Services (DTS) branch and reports to the Chief Information and Digital Officer/Chief Information Security Officer. They are responsible for managing the IT Security team, leading the implementation of the Cybersecurity Strategy, and overseeing and providing security advice for a range of IT Security initiatives delivered across several programs, including project and business-as-usual activities. The IT Security Manager develops and maintains the ACMA’s Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan, Information Security policy framework and settings and oversees a small IT security operations team.

In this role you will: 

  • lead Cybersecurity Strategy implementation and maintain the Cybersecurity Action Plan
  • develop and maintain organisational information and cybersecurity policies and processes
  • hold the formal role of IT Security Advisor (ITSA) reporting to the CISO
  • manage technologies to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats
  • lead the response to cybersecurity events and incidents
  • oversee security governance, risk and compliance activities
  • maintain situational awareness and proactively respond to developments in the security landscape, including maintaining contemporary knowledge of industry best practice and Australian Government security policies and frameworks such as the PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight
  • develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers and ensure effective and sustainable security outcomes
  • provide advice and specialist cybersecurity expertise to the business, to enable business outcomes that adhere to security policy and align with strategic security objectives.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional looking to make a difference in a small agency and who is comfortable with a large amount of autonomy in managing information and cybersecurity matters. 

Candidates that enjoy a diverse technical environment will appreciate the opportunity to learn about and work across the range of systems operated by the ACMA across our hybrid environment.

EL2 Managers are a key leadership cohort at the ACMA. They manage staff and corporate accountabilities, provide their expertise and support Executive and General Managers to deliver on strategic and operational priorities.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working within the Government ICT Security context
  • Demonstrated leadership of governance, risk, and compliance practices
  • Highly developed communication skills relevant to committee and senior stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage authentically with stakeholders on complex issues
  • Leadership and mentoring experience covering a technical workforce
  • 8+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualifications in ICT or a related field
  • Industry based security qualifications.

 

To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be an Australian citizen.

Technical assistance:  For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email HRassist@acma.gov.au before the closing date.