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JAY KANG

Assistant Director – Information Security, ICT & Business Systems
Canberra,ACT

Summary

Accomplished Network Engineer with extensive experience supporting large-scale ICT infrastructure programs across government environments. Proven ability to lead the delivery of network infrastructure refresh projects, including the renewal of ageing ICT infrastructure and end-user devices across iCBR business units. Skilled in designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise network solutions that enhance performance, security, and reliability. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing vendors, and ensuring alignment with whole-of-government frameworks and standards. Holds NV1 Security Clearance and strong technical expertise with a focus on secure, scalable, and future-ready network environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director – Information Security

Infrastructure Canberra
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop, implement, and maintain ICT and information security policies ensuring compliance with ACT Government and whole-of-government frameworks.
  • Collaborate with the Agency Security Adviser to maintain iCBR’s Protective Security Framework and ensure adherence to PSPF and ICT security standards.
  • Coordinate with Digital Canberra and business units to undertake ICT security assessments, ensuring risks are well understood and documented.
  • Support operational business areas with ICT and business systems governance, including risk, compliance, and access management.
  • Review and maintain ICT and business system documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and system registers.
  • Liaise with vendors and DC Cyber teams for system registration, software upgrades, testing, and approval processes.
  • Represent iCBR at ACT Government ICT forums and working groups to ensure alignment with government-wide ICT and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with the Territory Records Act 2002, ensuring proper record-keeping and document control.

IT Technical Project Manager

National Library of Australia
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • I was working as a IT Technical Support Specialist at the National Library of Australia, where I provided technical support and coordination for TMM(Trove Metadata Manager) and DMS.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitor project progress and identify any issues or risks, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of project goals.
  • Contribute to project documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Mitigated potential issues by proactively identifying bottlenecks or challenges within the project scope before they could impact timelines or budgets.
  • Assumed responsibility in the absence of Project Director, offering essential support to Project team.
  • Collaborated effectively across multiple streams within the project, contributing significantly to the team’s effort.

Network Support Engineer

Department of Defence
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • As Network Support Engineer I worked within the Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Centre to support the program and provide network support for a range of technically orientated projects and diverse stakeholders.
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Improved network performance by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by providing efficient technical support and timely issue resolution.
  • Supported users in setup and configuration of wireless bridge networks.
  • Worked closely with information security teams in addressing identified vulnerabilities within the organization''s IT infrastructure.
  • Provided training for junior engineers in network support best practices, contributing to overall team growth and skill development.
  • Optimized network infrastructure through meticulous documentation of configurations, procedures, and changes.

Senior Technical Officer

National Broadband Network
03.2015 - 06.2022
  • Previously worked as a Senior Technical Officer at the National Broadband Network, where I contributed to the planning and implementation of numerous IT business application and broadband infrastructure projects.
  • Supported project management team on multiple jobs, including a $250 million commercial project for X2P in nbn with six subsequent projects ranging from $10 to $30 million.
  • Effectively communicated delivered and distributed monthly progress updates from Owners, Architects and Engineers via in-person meetings and through various video conferencing platforms.
  • Created and tracked execution of subcontractor and vendor related contractual documents including change orders, subcontracts, purchased orders and safety compliance.
  • Created and distributed drawing and specification logs for subcontractor and project teams use.
  • Managed project closeout through tracking and organisation of closeout turnover documents including operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, as-builts and other contractor related documents.
  • Coordinated and recorded all owner training equipment videos for client and engineering team.
  • Planned and organised large scale on-board training for 400+ field staff all across the nbn contractors.
  • End-to-End Delivery of Services, including design and configuration on multiple networks FTTH, FTTB, FTTN and CSLL services (primarily focusing on GPON Fibre and Ethernet aggregation with Wireless and Satellite).
  • Ensure smooth flow of orders by validating all fallouts in various systems.
  • Solid understanding on NBN Co Type 2 & 3 Fibre Architecture – FSA, FSAM, FDA, FAN /TFAN, TJL, DJL FDH, AIL, MPT, SDS, SMP etc.
  • SME for new activation app ATLAS operate & Maximo WWM
  • Daily interactions with EPS (Ericsson Provisioning System) regarding NBN Wireless service activations.
  • Process Development to ensure the efficient end-to-end delivery of services.
  • Understanding in the operation of the Fulfilment System.
  • Design and Activate CVCs for service providers.
  • Design & Activate NNI (network to network interface) ports (1G & 10G) for access seeker to connect them with NBN network.
  • Design and assign Co-Location orders and ODFTP trays for access seeker.
  • Build cross-connects between access seeker trays and NBN trays inside the ODFTP.
  • Upload new POIs in share point.
  • Communicating network issues and providing consultation to reach resolution to internal and external stakeholders.
  • After hours NNI activations.
  • Capacity planning for POI Connectivity forecast.

Service Delivery Officer

Nokia Solutions and Networks
03.2010 - 06.2014

Managed 10+ on/offshore resources providing services to organization for acceptance & delivery of new transmission products to/from external organizations.

  • Ensuring smooth and quality system/service handover from Projects by being the main driver of Acceptance Procedure for Transmission on behalf of Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA).
  • Reduced average delivery of completed transmission from one month to two weeks
  • Implemented process oriented work streams for service delivery
  • Merged 5 disparate service request systems into a single solution for the entire company
  • Created rigorous and comprehensive quality assurance programs to provide timely and quality based customer solutions/implementations.
  • Met with internal/external customers to consult on technical solutions, project planning, issue resolution, and implementation assessments.
  • Designed and developed a comprehensive metrics tracking system to monitor service delivery performance, customer metrics, and this tool provided senior management reporting.
  • Consistently met business targets by or ahead of deadlines.
  • Establish effective relationships with business partners and groups, where Acceptance principles and disciplines are actively promoted
  • Setting the Acceptance guidelines for new projects and services according to policies and guidelines to maintain QoS
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully transitioned all level 2 transmission support from Kordia to NSN.
  • Held trainings for GNOC team to better understand the network and to ensure the smooth network availability.

Senior Transmission Engineer

Kordia Solutions
10.2008 - 03.2010

Functional manager - Fibre Optic design

Spice Communications
10.2006 - 09.2008

Education

Information Technology -

Bachelor’s
04.2001 -

CCNA Certified -

Cisco
04.2001 -

ITIL Certified

White Card

NV1 Security Clearance - Active

Skills

    Strategic planning

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Timeline

Assistant Director – Information Security

Infrastructure Canberra
09.2024 - Current

IT Technical Project Manager

National Library of Australia
10.2023 - 09.2024

Network Support Engineer

Department of Defence
08.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Technical Officer

National Broadband Network
03.2015 - 06.2022

Service Delivery Officer

Nokia Solutions and Networks
03.2010 - 06.2014

Senior Transmission Engineer

Kordia Solutions
10.2008 - 03.2010

Functional manager - Fibre Optic design

Spice Communications
10.2006 - 09.2008

Information Technology -

Bachelor’s
04.2001 -

CCNA Certified -

Cisco
04.2001 -

ITIL Certified

White Card

NV1 Security Clearance - Active
JAY KANGAssistant Director – Information Security, ICT & Business Systems