Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

• Designing, testing, and developing new systems, applications, and solutions for enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks
• Designing cyber security architectural artifacts
• Providing analytical support for security policy development and analysis
• Providing architectural analysis of cyber security features and relating existing system to future needs and trends
• Using encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and conducting information technology security research
• Providing engineering recommendations, and resolving integration and testing issues
• May be required to advise multi-disciplinary teams or run projects
• Embedding advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction
• Handling a wide range of security issues including firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access
• Ensuring system security needs are established and maintained for one or more of the following:
• Solving complex problems, including taking a new perspective to identify and recommend solutions/best practices
• Integrating new architecture features into existing infrastructures
• Performing analyses at all levels of total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

Requirements

• Proficiency with cybersecurity management and monitoring tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, endpoint protection, and secure configuration baselines.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain and maintain).
• certification and accreditation,
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering, assurance, or governance within the Defence sector or another highly regulated technical environment.
• Strong understanding of secure system architectures, information assurance principles, and cyber risk management across the system lifecycle.
• Australian Citizenship – required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Defence and international cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. PSPF, DSPF, ISM, E8MM, CSAA Framework, Defence ICT/Cyber Procurement Supply Chain Risk Management Framework, DCwS Framework, SCCG).
• systems analysis,
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, program management, and customer security teams.
• Tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• Exposure to contract, accreditation, and compliance management, including reporting to Commonwealth, Prime, or international Defence clients on cybersecurity assurance and risk posture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain Cybersecurity Management Plans (CSMPs), Risk Management Frameworks (RMFs), and security documentation (e.g. ISSMP, CCR, SRMP, SSecP, SSOPs) for Defence programs.
• Experience in Defence acquisition and sustainment programs across the capability lifecycle, with emphasis on cyber and information assurance requirements
• Experience in assessing, implementing, and continuously improving cybersecurity controls, monitoring systems, and risk management processes within Defence or critical infrastructure systems
• Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity professionals, engineers, or small teams in secure system design, implementation, and assessment
• Proven experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity risk assessments, security design reviews, and system accreditation activities under Defence security frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital engineering environments, secure system architectures, and integration of cybersecurity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks
• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
• Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DISP cyber security controls, and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-171

Benefits

• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Discounted employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
• Flexible working conditions
• Income protection
• Paid Reservist leave
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
• Paid Parental leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance