Cyber Security Trainer

• Competitive Renumeration
• Casual position, Melbourne location
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

Cyber Security Trainer
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Melbourne
Information & Communication Technology
Security
Competitive remuneration

About us
Edith Cowan University is recognised as a leader in cyber security research & education. In 2017 ECU was recognised by the Australian Federal Government as one of just two Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence in Australia, and the only one in WA. 

Under an expanded requirement, ECU has been chosen by the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) to continue to deliver Cyber Security Training to the ADF’s Cyber workforce through its Joint Incident Analyst Course.  The aim of this course is to provide cyber training to ADF personnel in the underpinning skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours essential to the role articulated in the ADF Cyber Framework so that they can collect and analyse technical data in order to determine the cause of the incident and develop actions to remediate the affected network.

The Joint Incident Analyst Course is delivered on a full-time basis during business hours and will last 20 weeks. It is designed as formal on the job residential training to meet the core functions of ADF personnel responsible for basic level Incident Analyst roles. The curriculum consists of modules presented in a face-to-face manner to enable leaners to conduct basic level digital analysis and forensics tasks. 

The course will be delivered at both Simpson Barracks, located approximately 18 km northeast of the Melbourne CBD and also at DST Edinburgh, Adelaide. 

ECU is now seeking suitably qualified instructors to contribute to the delivery of this exciting initiative. Our instructors will develop the content, deliver the curriculum and inspire students to persevere through the challenges of learning complex subjects. As this is an evolving area, there is also opportunity for you to contribute to the content of this new course.

ECU is looking for 1 instructor to augment is Melbourne based team and 2 Adelaide based instructors.

For you to be successful in this role you must have:

• Previous cyber security or information technology teaching experience, through a course, workshop, team training, etc;
• An eagerness to shape the skills, minds, and trajectories of the newest generation of defence cyber security professionals;
• Professional cyber security experience;
• Proven knowledge and skills associated with Incident Response policy and procedures and foundation knowledge and skills required to establish and operate systems for handling and processing Incident Response data;
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills with Information Technology such as networking, virtualisation, lab design and configuration, operating systems such as Linux;
• Demonstrated experience with scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell or Python;
• Knowledge and skills associated with the conduct of technical incident investigations in support of the Incident Response function including digital analytics and digital forensics, such as malware analysis, Windows system analysis, Network traffic analysis;
• Great communications skills and the ability to communicate security management and administration - including the creation and enforcement of a security policy, the management of security staff and tips for working alongside the IT department;

• Currently hold an Australian Defence Clearance – NV Level 1 or capable of obtaining an Australian Defence Clearance at NV Level 1
• Hold a relevant vocational and/or industry certifications or competencies to at least the level of instruction being delivered or assessed i.e. Cert IV. 
• Be suitable to obtain a Victorian Working with Children check. 

Training delivery will commence late June and run for approximately 20 weeks. A second round will commence soon after with completion in Q2, 2022.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

If you are interested in joining our team of Cyber experts delivering training to ADF Personnel in Melbourne, we want to hear from you! Even if you are not available to deliver all of the training, but would be available for some, we are keen to talk and hear about your availability and experience. 

Competitive remuneration rates will be negotiated. 

Contact
If you are interested in this role, you are encouraged to contact Tony Marceddo, Director, Securing Digital Futures on (08) 6304 5194 for more information.

To Express Interest
Please attach a copy of your current CV and a covering letter outlining your availability and interest in the role. 

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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