ICT Security Specialist
262112 · LightInformation security analysts maintain the security of an organisation's computer networks and data. They check for security risks and issues and protect digital information and systems.
Description
Establishes, manages and administers an organisation's ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
Typical work tasks
• Accepts responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning; liaises with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analyses, recommends, installs and maintains software security applications and monitors contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements.
Typical work environment
• Employees work indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
• Outdoor work is unlikely to be required.
• Employees work in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
Typical physical and mental demands
• Sedentary to light physical demand.
• Frequently sits at computer workstations.
• Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to consult others.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, most likely within a sedentary range.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting, and climbing may be required occasionally to attend to technical computing problems. These requirements are however, not significant components of the job.
• Constant to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including writing instruments, calculators and computers
• Occasional driving of vehicles may be required but is not typically a significant component of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and a working knowledge of network administration, software installation, repair tools and design.
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
How this was determined (model-generated): ICT Security Specialist: relevant tertiary qualification or 5yrs experience; substantial formal qualification is the expected pathway, no licence.
Entry Requirements
• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.
• Employees may need to work outside usual work hours to attend to security breaches or failures.