The key duties of the position include
The Role
Communications Security (COMSEC) staff are responsible for the receipt, custody, handling, accounting, distribution, safeguarding and destruction of all COMSEC material held on charge. All COMSEC accounts are required to be maintained in accordance with policy issued by Defence Cryptographic Controlling Authority (DCCA) and Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). COMSEC staff are required to engage with relevant stakeholders to identify expectations and concerns and develop a clear understanding of the issues to achieve outcomes.

The position is responsible for such activities as:

• Defence Top Secret Network support services
• Support CIOG High Assurance Cryptographic infrastructure
• Equipment installation, maintenance, repair and removal
• Perform cryptographic accounting; re-key duties, checks and destructions
• Manage material & equipment spares and future holdings
• Conduct Annual Audits, inspections, and group activities
• Provide Support to Cyber Security Investigations
• Perform accounting processes, procedures and audits associated with COMSEC devices and material
• Administer an Accountable Non-Cryptographic Publication account.

About our Team
The Directorate of Regional ICT Services (DRICTS) acts as the CIOG (Chief Information Officer Group) representative for all products and services delivered to Defence regional bases and sites across Australia and internationally. This encompasses the Regional ICT Services, providing user advocacy for ICT service escalations, regional project delivery support and support to military operations and exercises.

Our Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates will have:

• Initiative and experience to analyse, plan, review and adjust priorities and work activities to meet business outcomes
• Ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence providing detailed technical, operational, professional and procedural advice in relation to complex service level agreement and supplier management activities
• High-level stakeholder engagement and will be required to support the delivery of services in an outsourced environment to achieve outcomes
• Continually improving the delivery of CIOG Services to the end user though changing and adapting processes
• Ensuring that the delivery of services by CIOG meets agreed service quality levels Building and sustaining relationships, liaise with a range of stakeholders including other teams, peers and colleagues across Defence and other organisations.

They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development, in alignment with DRICTS commitment to empower and enable the workforce through mutual learning opportunities. The position also covers the responsibilities and behaviours outlined in the Occupation Description and Duty Statement.

Alternate Communications Security Account Manager

Australian Public Service (APS) Richmond TAS 7025

Australian Public Service (APS)

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