Security (Information & Communication Technology)Government - State (Government & Defence)Two exciting opportunities to join SA Police's Cyber Security Team as a Technical Security Specialist focused in either:Cyber incident response - on-going positionFirewall and Network Security - 12-month fixed-term contractAn attraction allowance additional to base renumeration may be offered to eligible successful candidates. Attraction/retention allowances are subject to regular review.Your new organisationSouth Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of services to the community. These services are aimed at producing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and disorder. It is a large complex organisation which, because of the nature of its operations, is constantly subject to public scrutiny and accountability. It provides services to a range of different locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24-hour a-day basis.SAPOL's vision is Safer Communities. All SAPOL employees are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.What we can offer you at SAPOL: Free onsite gym facilitiesSubsidised gym membership with our participating partnersFlexible working arrangements encouraged to support work life balance and personal commitments including working from home options and flexitimeA range of free internal health support services and health assessmentsExciting and dynamic working environment with the opportunity to provide a meaningful contribution to South AustraliaCollaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environmentYour new roleAs a Technical Security Specialist, you will be a senior member of the Cyber Security Team and responsible for leading critical IT security functions within SA Police. Your focus will either be leading SA Police's Cyber Incident Response capability or will be focused on Firewall and Network Security.The Cyber Incident Response Specialist will work with internal and external stakeholders to lead the continued development and implementation of SA Police's cyber incident response capabilities. You will have previously developed and implemented a cyber incident response capability or be able to demonstrate the experience of working in a mature cyber incident response team or SOC. This is an ongoing position.The Firewall and Network Security Specialist will have extensive experience of the day-to-day maintenance and configuration of firewalls, dealing with security incidents, monitoring logs and provide security guidance and expertise to other IT teams. Ideally the candidate will have recent Check Point firewall experience or similar vendor-based firewalls like Palo Alto. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.What you'll need to succeedMandatory for being successful as a Technical Security Specialist:The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.As a Technical Security Specialist focusing on Cyber Incident Response, you will have:Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systemsExperience of preparing for cyber threatsAbility to analyse and respond to malware threatsExperience in investigating and analysing cyber security incidentsExperience in handling and mitigating security breachesKnowledge of current cyber threats and attack vectorsExperience in leading the response to cyber security incidents and mentoring junior colleagues.As a Technical Security Specialist focusing on Firewall and Network Security, you will have:Extensive hands-on experience of managing and configuring firewalls within a complex enterprise environment.Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand security needs and assess/action requests.Day to day maintenance and configuration of firewalls.Implement and maintain security controls to protect internal resources from cyber threats.Monitor security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.Collaborate with other security team members to develop and implement security policies and procedures.Provide security guidance and support to other IT teams.Stay up to date with the latest security trends and technologies, recommending new approaches to enhance security posture.Document security configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring they are well-documented and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.SalaryASO7 $108,109 to $116,864 per annum plus super.BenefitsThis is a great opportunity to join a large SA Government department that is investing in ICT as a driver of business excellence.What you need to do nowIf you have the necessary experience in cyber security then please apply via the link below with your CV, cover letter and response to the selection criteria (please request a copy of the PID) or contact David Lilley on ******Application InstructionsPlease click on 'Apply' which will direct you to iworkforSA and further information will be provided on how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr