[Hiring] IT and Security Manager @HII's Mission Technologies division

Role Description

HII‑Australia is seeking an IT and Security Manager to support teams in Canberra and Perth. The role may be based in Canberra or performed remotely from a major metropolitan area. The position oversees IT operations, cyber and defence security, compliance with DISP and Australian Government standards, and management of ICT service providers. It serves as the primary liaison with the Australian Department of Defence, auditors, service partners, and HII’s US functional leaders.

• Managing the company’s IT services infrastructure through the IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) in accordance with the MSP’s Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Acting as the Australian escalation point for IT services problem rectification.
• Reporting to the HII US IT functional leads for quality-of-service provision and problem escalation.
• Ensuring appropriate budget management for allocated services.
• Maintaining accurate records management of IT equipment.
• Working with HII Australia employees in preparation for new equipment issuance and their withdrawal on completion of employment.
• Holding the company’s Chief Security Officer role.
• Developing and applying security policies and plans for the company.
• Reviewing the DISP membership application for their entity and completing the declaration in the DISP Member Portal.
• Meeting all obligations contained in the DSPF for their level of DISP membership.
• Reporting any change in the entity’s circumstances that may impact its ability to maintain DISP membership (including changes in ownership and control) to Defence.
• Fulfilling DISP reporting obligations and submitting the Annual Security Report (ASR) for the entity.
• Ensuring that there is security training available for all entity staff.
• Manage Security Officer’s within the business who are occupying these responsibilities as supernumery roles.
• Sponsoring, managing and withdrawing Personal Security Clearances for the entity, if they hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Personnel Security Clearance and have the appropriate level of DISP membership.
• Ensuring all Industry entity staff complete security training, including for insider threat identification, reporting and management.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian Citizen.
• Have a current Defence security clearance of NV1.
• Contract preference is for at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability and relevant experience managing cleared personnel/facilities, and Information and cyber security up to and including ‘SECRET’ level.
• Be able to provide active monitoring and management of the ongoing suitability of sponsored security cleared personnel, including the monitoring of attitudes to security and behaviours in accordance with AGSVA policy.
• Fulfil the role as outlined in the DISP CSO & SO Responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applying the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a highly dynamic growth environment.
• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Have a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) Security Clearance or be willing and able to obtain and maintain this clearance.
• Demonstrated ability and relevant experience managing cleared personnel/facilities, and Information and cyber security up to and including ‘TOP SECRET’ level.
• Prior demonstrable experience as a CSO in a subsidiary of a major US or Foreign Prime contractor.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements conducive to a normal office environment.

Benefits

• We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.
• Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
• Supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.