Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Kbr, Inc.
Senior engineer leading secure system design, risk management, and compliance for Defence projects.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
firewall management
encryption
vulnerability analysis
security architecture
forensic analysis
policy development
- 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:
What you bring
cybersecurity
siem
nv1
ism
iso 27001
7 years
- 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.
- 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
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Interview process
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Security clearance- australian citizenship required; must obtain/maintain security clearance.
- current nv1 security clearance required (or eligibility).
- agsva security clearance and itar compliance required for defence work.
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Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- 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.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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