Federal Government - Long Term Day Rate Contracts - Must be NV1 (or higher) with extensive Cybersecurity experience ACT location preferred, QLD, VIC & SA will also be considered **

Key duties and responsibilities

- create and execute complex test cases on appropriate testing platforms using own in-depth technical analysis of specifications.
- create complex test data within external software vendor setting.
- review test cases from team members to ensure quality.
- develop and review test plans, test cases, task cards and supporting test data, working to the specifications provided.
- apply in-depth technical analysis, practices and procedures when designing, executing and creating test cases.

- assist with defining requirements for the test environments.
- record and analyse test results, and report any unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes.
- contribute to team improvement initiatives and projects, including team tools, process changes, and test automation.

- identify, analyse, manage and document all defects, programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications.
- conduct testing to ensure the ICT Service functions as per requirements.
- create test data in vendor environment.

- monitor and manage time and effort to ensure test cases are running to project schedule and escalate any issues.
- manage a small team including setting local priorities, managing resources, and assisting with the development of work plans.
- manage and support a team including managing performance, attendance,



health and wellbeing.

- develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and training.
- ensure work aligns with business processes and overall delivery outcomes.
- collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects.

- provide advice and assistance to external software vendors in regards to testing and development of software.
- resolve or escalate issues as required and suggest alternative approaches.
- perform cost analysis activities as required.

- act with integrity by promoting workplace practices aligned with the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct.
- exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Knowledge/Qualifications

- Cyber security knowledge and experience.
- o Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- o Information Security Manual (ISM)
- o Essential 8 Strategies
- o National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Functional testing TEST - Level 5
- User acceptance testing BPTS - Level 4
- Methods and tools METL - Level 4
- Performance management PEMT- Level 4
- Stakeholder relationship management RLMT - Level 4

Technical skills required Archer technologies. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

What's next?

If you have NV1 Security Clearance and recent Cyber domain skills, please apply now or send your resume directly to Steve Santopaolo at [email protected]

📌 Senior Test Engineers X 2Cyber, SIEM, SOAR (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra