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Technical Specialist – Data and Analytics

About us

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Our people are introverted, extroverted and neurodiverse. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The Opportunity

ASIO is a human-led, data-driven, technology-enabled organisation. We are seeking technical specialists with experience, expertise and interest in a variety of technical disciplines. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team where contributing ideas and experimentation are encouraged, apply for a position with ASIO.

We have opportunities for people at all career levels, from established experts to those looking for a career change and willing to learn new skills.

Opportunities exist in:

• Cloud engineering
• Cyber security 
• Data and analytics
• IT Governance and architecture
• Project management and business analysis
• Software engineering and development and operations
• Infrastructure engineering – network systems and administration

ASIO has data and analytics opportunities for people at all career levels, from established experts to those looking for a career change and those willing to learn new skills. You will join a growing area within ASIO focused on emerging technological advancements. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team where contributing ideas and experimentation are encouraged. There are a number of data and analytics roles available.

Full role descriptions and requirements can be found at www.careers.asio.gov.au  

A merit pool will be created and will be valid for 18 months.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Secret security clearance at the highest level.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
• A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave.
• Flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available).
• Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret clearance at the highest level.

To find out more about each opportunity, visit asio.gov.au/careers.