Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) is a key Australian intelligence agency. DSD’s mission is to Reveal Their Secrets – Protect Our Own. DSD supports Australian Government decision-makers and the Australian Defence Force with high-quality foreign signals intelligence products and services.
DSD makes a difference by: combating international crime and weapons proliferation; countering terrorism; supporting military operations; and protecting Australian computer networks.
What we offer graduates
Altitude @ DSD is a 12-month development program consisting of three different rotations and a continuing program of development. Altitude @ DSD is a fantastic foundation for your career.
Work that is unique, varied, interesting, challenging.
Varied career prospects.
Opportunity to make a difference and possibly save lives.
Flexible working hours, generous conditions, support for further study and you can’t take your work home.
Opportunity to work with intelligent, dedicated and highly motivated people.
Graduates commence on $53,622 with terrific opportunities for advancement.
Depending on where you are placed within DSD you could perform one or more of the following tasks:
TECHNOLOGIST: software development and design; project management prototypes development; systems integration; digital programmable logic; signal processing; real time application; computer and network security; operational support; capacity planning and performance tuning; high performance and super computing; system configuration; communication systems engineering and networking; database design; information security; threat and risk assessment; IT security incident response; product and systems evaluation; cryptographic services; network security review and/or vulnerability analysis.
ANALYST: intelligence analysis; intelligence reporting; information security advice; customer liaison; language analysis and translation; mathematical analysis; research and/or collection management.
BUSINESS: strategic human resources; graduate recruitment; training & development; security and risk analysis; finance and corporate policy.
We make a difference
We strive for excellence
We are meticulous in execution
We belong to a great team
We are audacious in concept
