ASIO Central Office, Canberra

Salary range $108,879 - $117,527 (plus superannuation)

Canberra Based Position

ASIO’s main role is to gather information and produce intelligence that enables us to warn the government about activities or situations that might endanger Australia’s national security. Our Technical Professionals play a critical role in supporting this mission.

Applications are sought from appropriately qualified individuals interested in helping ASIO work with the Australian telecommunications industry for the development of lawful interception systems and solutions.

Successful applicants will undertake the following duties:

Supervision of technical staff involved in the development of telecommunications interception capabilities

Contributing to policy and process development supporting telecommunications interception

Liaison with telecommunications carriers for the development of lawful interception systems

Liaison with industry for the development of specialist systems

Compliance testing of interception solutions

Trouble-shooting system faults

Development of in-house lawful interception solutions

Advanced Diploma or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering or Information Technology, or 3-5 years experience in a carrier network engineering environment

Experience in managing a small team of technical specialists.

Demonstrated ability to represent the organisation in external meetings, including effective stakeholder management skills.

Applicants must have good interpersonal skills, including an ability to work in a tight-knit team with demanding deadlines.

Applicants must also have good communication skills and be able to represent the organisation in external meetings with industry and law enforcement agencies.

Project Management in an ICT environment

Mandatory Qualifications and skills

Advanced Diploma or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering or Information Technology, or 3-5 years experience in a carrier network engineering environment

Experience in managing a small team of technical specialists.

Demonstrated ability to represent the organisation in external meetings, including effective stakeholder management skills.

Applicants must have good interpersonal skills, including an ability to work in a tight-knit team with demanding deadlines.

Applicants must also have good communication skills and be able to represent the organisation in external meetings with industry and law enforcement agencies.

Project Management in an ICT environment

Desired Qualifications/Experience

Experience, background or understanding of any of the following would be highly regarded:

Previous experience with carrier networks and/or interception systems

Understanding of IP Networks (architecture, systems and related protocols)

Understanding of the architecture of mobile telephony networks, including SMS, GPRS and LTE

Understanding of carrier-level VoIP implementations

Exposure to international ICT standards and specifications

Knowledge of mark-up languages such as XML and ASN.1

Ability to perform and analyse IP captures and perform protocol analysis and network-level problem-solving

Diploma of Government or Certificate IV in Frontline Management

How to Apply: Please go to asio.gov.au to apply online.

Closing date: Sunday, 8 September, 2013

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens.

Working conditions: Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. Salary packaging arrangements are available.

Enquiries: If you have any other enquiries please telephone 02 62574916.

ASIO thanks all applicants for their interest and time spent completing their application.

All employment decisions and selection processes within ASIO are based on merit principles. The duties of the appointment require a national security clearance. Preferred applicants will be required to undergo psychological assessment and intrusive security and personal checking/assessment.

In accordance with ASIO policy, no feedback on any aspect of the selection process or security vetting assessment will be provided to unsuccessful applicants.

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