As a Technical Security Officer at ASIS, you will be part of a specialised team who work to ensure the security of our people, assets and operations from technical threats, espionage and compromise around the world.
Being at the forefront of technical and protective security for the Australian Government, you will travel overseas and conduct technical inspections and apply security mitigations at our most sensitive locations.
You will have the prospect to work alongside intelligence partners domestically and across the globe, provide advice on security best practice, and help to design and develop countermeasures and strategies to protect and support our mission.
The key duties of the position include:
Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Plan and undertake regular technical security inspections of ASIS locations
Liaise with officials and intelligence partners domestically and abroad
Monitor and combat security threats in rapidly evolving environments
Provide technical security awareness and advice to stakeholders
Design and build innovative solutions to protect our assets from technical compromise
We encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply:
Ability to travel on a regular basis
Adaptable in rapidly changing and foreign environments
Proficiency in electronics and technological disciplines
Keen observation skills and attention to detail
Analytical and investigative skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) qualifications or experience
Experience and proficiency in conducting technical attacks
Understanding of physical,



technical and/or protective security
Experience and proficiency in electronics, computer systems or engineering
Radio frequency spectral analysis and signal identification
Electrical qualifications
Telecommunications
Experience and proficiency in construction methods and building management systems
Eligibility
To be eligible for a role you must:
Be an Australian citizen
Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at , section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.
The position is Canberra based, with conditions similar to those in the Australian Public service including superannuation.
Notes
ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants
Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ASIS is Australia's overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia's coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans‐national issues such as people smuggling.
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📌 Technical Security (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Secret Intelligence Service
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