Cyber Engineering Coordinator

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work patterns

Study leave

Blood donor leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Cyber Engineering Coordinator to bridge cyber engineering teams, stakeholders and leadership on the AIR6500 program. You will coordinate activities, monitor accreditation, and support security implementation for mission-critical systems across defence capabilities.

You’ll work with senior engineers and program leadership, gain exposure to system accreditation, security controls and governance while developing your project coordination and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, cyber security, systems engineering, project coordination or related technical environment.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for reports, presentations and executive updates.
• Experience using project management, Agile or workflow tools such as Jira or similar platforms.
• Active NV-1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, milestones and task tracking for cyber engineering delivery on AIR6500.
• Monitor accreditation activities, documentation reviews, PoAM execution and security progress.
• Facilitate meetings between cyber engineers, stakeholders and program teams.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards and status updates for leadership and customer reviews.
• Support Jira backlog management and Agile delivery activities.
• Contribute to document management, configuration control and governance processes.

Skills

Defence cyber security

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Jira backlog management

Agile delivery

Engineering governance

Security accreditation

NV-1 security clearance

Tools

Jira

Job description

Join the AIR6500 program and launch or accelerate your career in Defence cyber security.

As a Cyber Engineering Coordinator, you will work alongside experienced cyber engineers and technical leaders supporting one of Australia's most advanced Defence capabilities. Acting as the operational bridge between cyber engineering teams, project stakeholders and leadership, you will help coordinate activities that support the delivery of secure, mission-critical systems.

This role offers a unique blend of technical exposure, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. You'll gain insight into cyber engineering, system accreditation, security implementation and Defence capability development while working directly with senior engineers and program leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, milestones and task tracking to support cyber engineering delivery across the AIR6500 program Monitor accreditation activities, documentation reviews, PoAM execution and security implementation progress
• Facilitate meetings and collaboration between cyber engineers, stakeholders and program teams
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards and status updates for leadership and customer reviews
• Support Jira backlog management, feature tracking and Agile delivery activities
• Contribute to document management, configuration control and engineering governance processes

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in Defence, cyber security, systems engineering, project coordination, capability development or a related technical environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations and executive-level updates
• Experience using project management, Agile or workflow tools such as Jira or similar platforms
• An interest in cyber security, systems engineering and Defence capability development Experience within Defence, C4ISREW, engineering, ICT or technical project environments will be highly regarded
• An active NV-1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

What we offer you

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways
• Access face to face and online development opportunities, supported by employee recognition programs and annual awards events
• Many roles offer flexible options to help you shape a work pattern that fits your life
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year, plus access dedicated study leave, and quarterly blood donor leave
• Receive free mental health support for you and your family, participate in health month activities and access resources that support your wellbeing
• Access a wide range of employee discounts, novated leasing options, referral incentives and financial guidance through your Superannuation provider

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.

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Our collective strengths make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our community and our planet. We are at the forefront of helping to solve the world's most complex defence and security problems.

Lockheed Martin's diverse programs form a critical backbone of Australia's current and future defence capabilities including Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment, 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and Surveillance across air, sea, land and space.

Our collective strengths make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our community and our planet. We are at the forefront of helping to solve the world's most complex defence and security problems.

Lockheed Martin's diverse programs form a critical backbone of Australia's current and future defence capabilities including Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment, 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and Surveillance across air, sea, land and space.

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