Cyber Security Officer
Grade: 7/8
Salary range: $116,981-129,492 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: permanent full-time role, ongoing
Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, Parramatta, Gosford or Bathurst. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies
Use your penetration testing skills to help protect critical communications infrastructure that supports emergency services across NSW.
This role provides an opportunity to move beyond traditional penetration testing and contribute to long-term cyber security research, vulnerability assessment and security assurance activities across Operational Technology (OT) environments and the Public Safety Network (PSN).
About the team
This role sits within the Operational Technology Cyber Security team in NSW Telco Authority.
The team is focused on securing Operational Technology environments, particularly Public Safety Network (PSN) radio infrastructure, through penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and security research into radio frequency (RF) and land mobile radio (LMR) systems. Working alongside operational, engineering and cyber security specialists, the team helps strengthen the resilience of critical communications infrastructure and supports the ongoing protection of essential public safety services.
Your responsibilities will include
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Conducting penetration testing and adversarial assessments of Operational Technology environments and critical infrastructure systems
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Identifying vulnerabilities, assess risks and provide practical remediation recommendations
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Performing cyber security analysis and research activities relating to RF, LMR and telecommunications technologies
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Producing technical reports, research papers and advisory materials for technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Providing cyber security input into engineering, design and deployment activities across the Public Safety Network
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Supporting vulnerability research, tooling development and cyber security improvement initiatives
Collaborating with internal teams, industry partners and stakeholders to promote cyber security best practice
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.
To be successful in this role you will have
Essential Security Clearance: You will be able to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information
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Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications, Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent demonstrated work experience
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Relevant certifications or equivalent experience in penetration testing
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Strong penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and security analysis skills
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Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving capability
Nice to have
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Understanding of Australian radiocommunications regulatory frameworks, including ACMA technical standards
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Experience or interest in RF security research, including software-defined radio (SDR) tooling
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Knowledge of radio standards, land mobile radio systems and associated architectures
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Experience undertaking cyber security research, such as published CVEs, conference presentations or technical research blogs
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements.
About NSW Telco Authority
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.
For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $116981 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Fiona Glover via
[email protected].
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: 9:59am Wednesday 26th August
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