About the role
DroneShield is seeking a DISP Security Officer with relevant experience to join the Security team in Sydney, NSW.
The Security team is a nimble team responsible for protecting DroneShield's assets and users. Our adversaries are sophisticated and use state-of-the-art tooling. To protect DroneShield, we need to focus on the biggest risks, eliminate threats, focus on automation to scale our efforts and continually increase the cost for the attackers.
Key responsibilities for this role include owning and continually improving our existing DISP Operations and Compliance program. Partnering with stakeholders across the business to achieve continual success, the candidate will be able to independently manage small to medium projects. This role will also be influencing technical decisions and controls in areas.
The DISP Security Officer also supports daily security operations, handles electronic access controls, enforces security policies, manages clearances, investigates potential breaches, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure ongoing DISP compliance.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will previously have been a DISP officer to ensure they hit the ground running.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Lead security strategy and compliance with DSPF, PSPF, and ISM frameworks.
Manage DroneShield's DISP membership and uplift membership levels across domains.
Conduct relevant governance tasks on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Manage vetting, clearance applications, and compliance reporting processes.
Maintain elements of our Insider Threat program,



including using cyber security tools to confirm the correct storage and handling of official or classified material
Lead the company travel security program including travel briefings and technology management
Investigate, record and report potential security breaches and incidents
Manage site reviews, audits, and physical zone requirements.
Operate and monitor security technologies and systems, including physical safes and ICT systems.
Manage multiple concurrent projects
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Have previous experience in a DISP Security Officer role
Demonstrated experience working with IT and limited on-the-tools engineering experience
Robust problem-solving and analytical skills.
Minimum 5 years' experience in related roles. Roles could include:
Security Officer
GRC Analyst
Compliance Officer
Knowledge of the following is essential:
Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks such as PSPF, DSPF, ISM
Cybersecurity proficiency, especially related to risks and controls like the ASD Essential Eight
Risk assessment methodology
Incident investigation and management of incidents
Card and Physical security access control systems
Managing security clearances and sensitive information handling
Knowledge of the following is desirable:
ISO *****
Documenting System Security Plans
How to promote and maintain a security-conscious cultures within the organisation
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.

📌 Disp Security Officer (Au) (Sydney)
🏢 Droneshield
📍 Sydney