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Protect and secure mission-critical systems for NASA’s Deep Space Network at CDSCC. Deliver operational cybersecurity, including SIEM monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management. Collaborate with CSIRO and NASA/JPL teams to maintain strict security compliance.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver operational cybersecurity and incident response - Monitor SIEM, EDR and network activity, investigate security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and coordinate response with NASA/JPL SOC teams
Ensure compliance with NASA and DSN security requirements - Maintain adherence to stringent cybersecurity policies and controls through audits, documentation, access management, and ongoing assurance activities
Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities - Conduct vulnerability scanning and security testing across mission and flight systems, and work with system administrators to remediate risks
Strengthen detection and threat awareness capabilities - Perform post‑incident analysis, research emerging threats, and continuously improve detection, prevention and defensive controls
Support secure system operations and access management - Manage user onboarding, privileged access, VPN and web access requests, inventories, and pre-connection security assessments for systems and hardware
Engage stakeholders and report on security posture - Collaborate with CSIRO engineers and NASA/JPL stakeholders, support staff training, attend security forums, and deliver regular operational security reports
Requirements:
A tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity and/or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrate a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and responsible use of privileged system access with a strong commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality
Demonstrate hands-on experience mitigating vulnerabilities and resolving technical issues across diverse systems and environments
Knowledge of network security, firewalls, and security administration
Demonstrated knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking protocols
Demonstrated experience using a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform
Willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and apply new skills within changing environments
Ability to work effectively, independently, or as part of a diverse multi-skilled team
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing to identify system vulnerabilities and test security controls
Experience using security tools including: Rapid7, Nessus, Nmap and Wireshark
Ability to stay current with evolving threats and security technologies
Developing new ways to test system weaknesses
Programming/scripting skills (Python, Bash etc.)
Automation and exploit understanding
Exposure to threat hunting and behavioural detection techniques
Ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) and incident handling playbooks
What we offer:
Tracking Station Allowance of $139.16 per week
up to 15.4% superannuation
eligible for fleet transport to & from site within a defined Canberra region