Senior Technical Security Specialist

South Australia Police

Job reference: 845392

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term full-time vacancy up to 2 years.

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Service supports the frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of ICT infrastructure and communication platforms, operational software applications, and support services. The Service is responsible for driving the ongoing evolution of ICT capability across SAPOL, through the delivery of high-quality ICT change programs. The Service is structured across four core pillars: Strategy, Innovation and Engagement; Program Delivery; Operational Services; and Security and Assurance. The Service extends from traditional ICT services to encompass a specialist radio and technology capability, including laser and radar calibration services.

Program Delivery is accountable for the successful delivery of business outcomes from a large portfolio of projects. It contains both project delivery accountability as well as portfolio governance responsibilities to manage quality, risk and budget to optimise outcomes from the portfolio as a whole. SAPOL is undertaking a large complex portfolio of work across a range of areas including core infrastructure, business systems and digital transformation initiatives. This full portfolio has been broken into three sub-portfolios to deliver on the business outcomes.

The Mobility Transformation Portfolio is responsible for delivering two flagship programs: the Mobile Workforce Program (MWP), which provides personally issued mobile devices equipped with full frontline capability and the Digital Workforce Program (DWP), which drives digital innovation across SAPOL. Together, these programs form a multi-year, enterprise-wide technology transformation initiative that will shape SAPOL’s future workplace and enable next-generation policing through modern, integrated IT solutions.

Role Overview

The Senior Technical Security Specialist (Prisma Access) is accountable to the Program Manager, Mobile Workforce Program for the governance, management and continuous improvement of SAPOL’s Prisma Access platform. This role acts as the primary subject matter expert, ensuring the platform delivers secure, reliable and highly available services aligned with performance, security and compliance standards. With a strong strategic focus, the position oversees governance, audit activities and vendor engagement, while supporting operational needs where required in the short term.

Working closely with IS&T leadership, system owners and users across SAPOL, the role collaborates with security counterparts across government agencies and jurisdictions to support secure connectivity and interoperability. It maintains key relationships with stakeholders including Palo Alto and Datacom and engages with agency security roles such as the Agency Security Executive (ASE), Agency Security Advisor (ASA) and Information Technology Security Advisor (ITSA), as well as central bodies including the South Australian Government Office of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Watchdesk.

This role provides expert guidance across cloud and network security, with a focus on Prisma Access and secure mobile connectivity, while contributing to monitoring and SOC-aligned practices. It plays a critical role in shaping platform strategy, ensuring governance maturity and driving continuous improvement, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on input where needed.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Prisma Access (or similar), covering design, deployment, policy management and support.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain security policies, standards and strategies aligned to organisational and ISMF requirements.
• Experience creating key security artefacts including requirements, HLD/LLD and operational runbooks.
• Strong expertise in identity and authentication (SAML, OIDC, MFA, PKI), plus GlobalProtect, routing and traffic steering.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Identity & Access Management within a Zero Trust framework.
• Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing) in cloud security and remote access environments.
• Solid understanding of NGFW, secure web gateways, IPS/IDS, VPNs and SIEM, including integrating telemetry for threat detection.
• Ability to lead and coordinate internal teams and vendors to meet SLAs and continuously improve services.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary

ASO8 - $125,649 - $130,392 per annum.

Enquiries

Bianca Holmes

• 7100 1784

***email_hidden*** & [email protected]

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 18/06/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• PID - ASO8 Senior Technical Security Specialist (Prisma Access).pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.