Manager Technical Security

About this role

As Manager of Technical Security at ASIS, you will be responsible for overseeing the security of our people, assets and operations from technical threats, espionage and compromise around the world. You will lead a high performing, specialised team of security professionals at the forefront of technical and protective security for the Australian Government. You will travel overseas leading technical inspections and the application of security mitigations at our most sensitive locations, whilst training and mentoring staff and educating stakeholders on the ground. You will have the opportunity to build and maintain positive working relationships with intelligence partners domestically and across the globe, provide advice on security best practice, and help to design countermeasures and strategies to protect and support the Service. • Plan and lead regular technical security inspections of ASIS locations; • Manage a high performing team conducting regular deployments, within a challenging and volatile global environment; • Ensure the physical and technical security of ASIS’s sensitive environments, ensuring they adhere to the stringent requirements of established government security policies; • Respond to and investigate suspected technical security incidents; • Build effective working relationships with officials and intelligence partners domestically and abroad; • Provide technical leadership and expertise to develop and enhance technical security solutions; • Convey complex technical security information to a diverse audience through detailed reports, briefings, and awareness training; • Train and mentor staff on technical security threats, risks, mitigations, security procedures and techniques; and • Provide expert technical guidance during design, construction and renovation projects.