Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Lead secure system design, risk, and compliance for Defence programs.

Key Responsibilities

• network security
• vulnerability assessment
• security architecture
• forensic tools
• system design
• policy analysis

Tasks

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

Requirements

• nv1 clearance
• siem
• cybersecurity
• 7-10 years
• australian citizenship
• defence standards

What You Bring

-A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US) -Australian Citizenship – required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. -Tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline -Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity professionals, engineers, or small teams in secure system design, implementation, and assessment -Experience in assessing, implementing, and continuously improving cybersecurity controls, monitoring systems, and risk management processes within Defence or critical infrastructure systems -certification and accreditation, -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). -Proven experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity risk assessments, security design reviews, and system accreditation activities under Defence security frameworks. -Current NV1 Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain and maintain). -Strong understanding of secure system architectures, information assurance principles, and cyber risk management across the system lifecycle. -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. -Exposure to contract, accreditation, and compliance management, including reporting to Commonwealth, Prime, or international Defence clients on cybersecurity assurance and risk posture. -Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, program management, and customer security teams. -Experience in Defence acquisition and sustainment programs across the capability lifecycle, with emphasis on cyber and information assurance requirements -Familiarity with digital engineering environments, secure system architectures, and integration of cybersecurity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks -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 -systems analysis, -Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering, assurance, or governance within the Defence sector or another highly regulated technical environment. -Proficiency with cybersecurity management and monitoring tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, endpoint protection, and secure configuration baselines.

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Benefits

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

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-requires australian citizenship and current nv1 security clearance (or eligibility). -must obtain and maintain agsva security clearance and comply with itar. -clearance and background checks required for defence and commonwealth clients.