Network Security Governance Engineer

Description:

We are currently seeking applications for a Network Security Governance Engineer to join the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Treasury and Finance ongoing.

Remuneration: ASO6 – Salary Range ($98,478 - $104,165 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Network Security Governance Engineer is accountable to the Manager Network Security Governance, assisting in the provision of effective governance for several central functions across the South Australian Government data networks. The incumbent will ensure that OCIO’s business strategies are enforced throughout every process / approval / review in accordance with the ‘StateNet Conditions of Connection’ and ‘South Australia Cyber Security Framework (SACSF)’. The role will also provide technical advice to the OCIO, all SA Government agencies and members of the Network Hardware and Services Marketplace (NHSM) panel to ensure that changes to the StateNet environment are in line with SA Government policies.

About you

To be successful you will:

1. Maintain a strong working relationship with the agencies and members of the NHSM panel to ensure that all requests to modify the government’s data networking environments are in line with best practice and the StateNet Conditions of Connection
2. Maintain a strong working relationship with agency ICT security personnel to ensure that individual agency policy requirements are well understood.
3. Provide expert advice for ICT Security related change management and ensure that changes made to the StateNet/agency environments do not open the SA Government to any unnecessary security risk/s and/or impact the overall government environment in relation to outages.
4. Co-ordinate the control of edge connected devices into the SA Governments core network and ensure that changes to the States data networks will not impact the core or agency environments without formal approval and knowledge of an expected impact.
5. Assist with managing Third-Party Network Assessments and initial approvals thereof for third parties wanting to connect to StateNet for agency in line with set procedures.
6. Actively work with the agencies and NHSM panel members to advise on the strategic alignment of the network with the State’s current and future directions.
7. Safeguard the appropriate management of agency private IP and public IP addresses within the StateNet centralised IPAM solution.
8. Provide advice on technical architecture recommendations for the Architecture Review Group that will facilitate the delivery of improved services whilst not introducing unnecessary risks.
9. Capture project and support issues and where required escalate to both internal to OCIO, agency and NHSM panel members.
10. Review solutions and/or new technology proposals, assisting with compliance with SA Government policies and standards.

About us

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) enables a more connected and secure government so that South Australian (SA) Government agencies can better serve our community. We do this by leading the SA Government’s technology, cyber security, and digital government strategies, as well as developing and delivering resilient and innovative ICT, digital and cyber security services, platforms, and critical infrastructure to SA Government agencies that are accessible, trusted, and secure. As well as working within the SA Public Sector Code of Ethics, OCIO‘s principles are: customer-centric and collaborative, growth minded, engaged and skilled, and honesty in action. OCIO supports flexible work arrangements, and our office environment is activity-based, with spaces tailored for focused work, collaboration, and general space for everyday work.

Infrastructure and Service Delivery, in OCIO, provides safe, resilient, and reliable ICT network services and environments, including the Across Government Service Desk, voice services including contact centres, PBX and Teams Voice and SA Government’s Core Data Network, connecting agencies with both on premise services as well as external services such as internet, M365, cloud service providers, that enable agencies to support their business-critical services.

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Asif Shahzad
Title: Manager, Network Security Governance
Tel: 08 8429 3166
email: asif.shahzad@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

• National Police Check
• Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) or eligible for NV1. Candidates without this security clearance will be sponsored by the Department and must successfully achieve the clearance within 12 months

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.