IT and Security Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Oversee IT operations, cyber and defense security, ensuring compliance with DISP and Australian Government standards, as well as managing ICT service providers.

• Act as the main contact for the Australian Department of Defence, auditors, service partners, and HII’s US functional leaders.

• Maintain DISP certification and assist with related security accreditations.

• Implement company policies that align with HII’s global framework.

• Lead personnel security activities in accordance with AGSVA requirements.

• Manage the company’s IT services infrastructure via the IT Managed Services Provider, adhering to the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

• Serve as the Australian escalation point for resolving IT service issues.

• Provide reports to HII US IT functional leads regarding quality-of-service delivery and problem escalation.

• Oversee budgets for allocated services.

• Keep precise records of IT equipment.

• Coordinate the issuance and withdrawal of equipment for HII Australia employees.

• Fulfill the role of the company’s Chief Security Officer.

• Develop and implement security policies and plans.

• Review the entity’s DISP membership application and complete the declaration on the DISP Member Portal.

• Meet the DSPF obligations corresponding to the entity’s DISP membership level.

• Notify Defence of any changes in entity circumstances that may impact DISP membership.

• Satisfy DISP reporting obligations and submit the Annual Security Report.

• Ensure that security training is accessible to all entity staff.

• Manage Security Officers performing these responsibilities as additional roles.

• Sponsor, manage, and withdraw Personal Security Clearances.

• Assist clearance holders with notifications of change-of-circumstances, incident and contact reports, and overseas travel briefings.

• Ensure that staff complete security training, including insider-threat identification, reporting, and management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen.

• Must possess a current Defence security clearance of NV1.

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is preferred for the contract.

• Proven ability and experience in managing cleared personnel/facilities and information and cyber security at or above the SECRET level.

• Ability to actively monitor and manage the ongoing suitability of sponsored security-cleared personnel in line with AGSVA policy.

• Fulfill the responsibilities of the DISP CSO & SO role.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM) is desirable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to work effectively within a fast-paced growth environment.

• 4 years of relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 2 years of relevant progressive experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent combined with 8 years of relevant progressive experience.

• Preferred: NV2 Security Clearance or the willingness and capability to obtain and maintain it.

• Preferred: experience managing cleared personnel/facilities and information and cyber security at or above the TOP SECRET level.

• Preferred: prior demonstrable experience as a CSO in a subsidiary of a major US or Foreign Prime contractor.

• Physical requirements suitable for a standard office environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits.

• Valuable educational and training programs aimed at continual career growth.

• Reasonable accommodations during the employment process.