APS 6 - Cyber and Software Engineer

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking APS6 Engineering Professionals in the MIWS Cyber and Software Function to support delivery and sustainment of Maritime Integrated Warfare systems.

You will work under an EL1 Engineering Manager, providing matrixed support to the Projects and Products within MIWS, overseeing cyber security across design, development, installation, testing and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Experience in software and cybersecurity, particularly in cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• Develop cybersecurity governance artefacts such as System Security Plans, Security Risk Management Plans, Cybersecurity Management Plans etc.
• Engineering experience within a technical team.
• Understanding of major systems integration, and Systems Engineering on complex programs and design assurance, with an understanding of the One Defence Capability System.
• Ability to identify and communicate technical risk in complex and evolving environments.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analysis and interpretation of software and cyber artefacts; undertaking assessments, design and development, verification and validation and testing in support of mandated system review activities across the Capability Life Cycle.
• Ensure cyber security and cyberworthiness requirements of the mission system are incorporated into the system design.
• Leading and supporting cyber activities for the establishment of a system’s cyber security case.
• Management of materiel risk, preparation of technical plans and risk assessments to support software and cyber security implementation.
• Support verification and validation of cyber controls as capabilities transition into sustainment.
• Largely, you will work to ensure that cyber considerations are embedded early, consistently, and effectively throughout the capability lifecycle.

Skills

Software engineering

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Cyber governance artefacts

Security risk management

Systems integration

Communication skills

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT

21h ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch is seeking professional, motivated and APS6 Engineering Professionals to support delivery and sustainment of cutting edge capability. This position is in the MIWS Cyber and Software Function team, providing matrixed support to the Projects and Products within MIWS. You will be part of a dynamic team overseeing cyber security and cyberworthiness across the Design, Development, Installation, Testing and Sustainment of Maritime Integrated Warfare systems. This may include the maturing of technical guidance, undertaking technical reviews through to the conduct or observation of testing activities.

Ideally, you will have a software/cyber background, with experience across one or more of the following; systems engineering, combat systems, software and communications engineering. Experience in systems security, test and evaluation, or systems reviews are also desirable.

As an APS 6 Engineer, you will report directly to an EL1 Engineering Manager. Some of your key duties may include:

• Review, analysis and interpretation of software and cyber artefacts; undertaking assessments, technical investigations, design and development, verification and validation and testing in support of mandated system review activities across the Capability Life Cycle.
• Ensure cyber security and cyberworthiness requirements of the mission system are incorporated into the system design.
• Leading and supporting cyber activities for the establishment of a system’s cyber security case.
• Management of materiel risk, preparation of technical plans and risk assessments to support software and cyber security implementation.
• Support verification and validation of cyber controls as capabilities transition into sustainment.
• Largely, you will work to ensures that cyber considerations are embedded early, consistently, and effectively throughout the capability lifecycle.

About our Team

MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update/upgrade products to the existing RAN fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

MIWS are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with excellent personal attributes and a strong technical knowledge and engineering mindset to join our Branch. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative and supportive workplace culture. For us it’s all about teamwork and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we’ve created. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace across a wide technical domain. The candidate will be energetic and able to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidates will have the following attributes and competencies:

• Experience in software and cybersecurity, particularly in cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• Demonstrated ability in developing cybersecurity governance artefacts such as System Security Plans, Security Risk Management Plans, Cybersecurity Management Plans etc.
• Demonstrated engineering experience within a technical team.
• A sound understanding of major systems integration, and experience in Systems Engineering on complex programs and design assurance, with an understanding of the One Defence Capability System.
• The ability to identify and communicate technical risk in complex and evolving environments
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

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