Technical Specialist – Telecommunications Interception in Canberra

Technical Specialist – Telecommunications Interception

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – Canberra ACT

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats

to their security. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our

most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated,

adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive

environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible

candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. We

are culturally and linguistically diverse, language skills enhance our collective ability to protect Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we

do, not what we value.

At a time when Australia’s security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more

important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

The opportunity

As a Technical Specialist in Telecommunications Interception, you will work closely with internal and

external stakeholders to drive and manage projects that capture and deliver lawful telecommunications

interception (TI) and telecommunications data product in accordance with legislative requirements,

standards and specifications. The role involves liaison with Carrier/Carriage Service Providers (C/CSPs),

Designated Communications Providers (DCPs), Interception Agencies (agencies), and communications

equipment and software vendors, both domestic and international.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this

position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

The key duties of the position include:

Responsibilities

As a Technical Specialist (Telecommunications Interception) in ASIO, you will:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of lawful interception and
• telecommunications data capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise that informs the development of ASIO’s TI and data request systems.
• Liaise with domestic and international:
  • C/CSPs and DCPs
  • Interception and data request agencies (primarily law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies)
  • Commercial providers (communications equipment and software vendors)
  • Government and internal stakeholders.
• Test lawful interception and delivery systems, performing protocol analysis and network-level problem-solving.
• Provide level 1 and 2 support for TI connections, collection, product assurance systems, telecommunications data requests and CLOUD Act data.
• Contribute to the provision of technical telecommunications SME advice to internal and external stakeholders, including for the provision of policy and process development.

Eligibility

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts across government agencies, industry and C/CSPs and DSPs to deliver TI capability and data request systems.
• Maintain visibility of changing standards/requirements and contribute your expertise to shape direction and response.
• Resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results to ensure adherence to legal and policy standards.
• Demonstrated professionalism and flexibility when providing level 1 and 2 support to mission partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated system integration and project delivery experience.

Successful candidates will also have experience in relevant telecommunications technologies including:

• Demonstrated experience with carrier networks and/or interception and retained telecommunications data systems.
• Experience in NiFi and cloud technologies.
• Understanding in any of the following:
  • IP/IMS Networks (architecture, systems and related protocols)
  • Contemporary mobile network architecture such as LTE and 5G
  • NFV/virtualisation/containerisation as applicable to telecommunications networks
  • Carrier-level VoIP implementations.
• Previous exposure to 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP) and/or European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) specifications.

You are not required to address each capability separately in your application. Consider providing examples that illustrate multiple capabilities at once.

Refer to ASIO’s Core Capability Framework to understand what is expected at each level for each capability.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ASIO, you must be:

• an Australian citizen
• assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. This may include reasonable adjustments to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

Notes

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, including stand down between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements. Please note due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location

Canberra, ACT. Other locations may be considered according to the needs of the Organisation.

Relocation assistance is available if required.

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.

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