Network Security Administrator

Job Type: Permanent
Posted: over 1 year ago
Contact: Archna Singh
Discipline:
Reference: 249375

Experience:

  • SCTY - The management of, and provision of expert advice on, the selection, design,

justification, implementation and operation of information security controls and

management strategies to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability

and relevant compliance of information systems.

  • Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local

risk assessments to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of business

information systems and to enhance resilience to unauthorised access. Recognises when an

IT network/system has been attacked, and takes immediate action to limit damage.

  • Determines when security issues should be escalated to a higher level. Demonstrates

effective communication of security issues to business managers andothers. Performs basic

risk assessments for small informationsystems.

  • Conducts security risk assessments for defined businessapplications or IT installations in

defined areas, and provides advice and guidance on the application and operation of

elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls (e.g. the key controlsdefined

in ISO27001).

  • Performs risk assessment, and business impact analysis for medium size information

systems. Investigates suspected attacks and recommends remedial action

Responsibilities:

  • Application of pattern and engine updates performed in a timely manner in accordance with

documented release procedures to provide a high level of protection of the DRN and DSN

against viruses.

  • Advise the appropriate parties when patches or updated vendor applications become

available and assist with an upgrade when requested or practical.

  • Alerts and alarms are analysed, classified and actioned in accordance with Defence IT

Security guidelines.

  • Ensure that correct routing information, backups, file review and archiving, database purging and other routine housekeeping activities are performed.
  • Changes to configuration of devices and servers, including the tuning of false positives, are

undertaken in accordance with change control, release and configuration management guidance.

  • Monitor network data streams and event log data to ensure that Intrusion attempts are

detectedinvestigated and prevented.

  • Monitor network data streams and eventlog data to ensure that gateway operations are

optimised andmaintained and were identified improved

  • Perform VulnerabilityManagement to ensure that all vulnerabilities to the network are identified and treated in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Ensurethat service availability meets or exceeds Defence serviceavailability guidelines (SLA's).

Apply Now and for more information, please contact Archna Singh on 02 6245 1708 quoting Job Reference: 249375