Defence IT Security Officer – EFB & AMTACS Lead

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer is seeking an IT Security Officer in Canberra to manage and oversee security within the ADF Electronic Flight Bag (ADF EFB) and AMTACS capabilities. You will monitor security, manage incidents, and ensure governance across Defence-backed systems.

The role requires formal qualifications in information security and extensive experience in complex ICT environments, with strong knowledge of ISM and DSPF.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as IT Security Manager in Defence, Government or complex enterprise ICT environment.
• Strong understanding of ISM, DSPF and related cyber security policies.
• Experience supporting security accreditation, assessment and authorisation activities, including documentation and risk assessments.
• Experience administering or governing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, including cloud-hosted environments.
• Experience providing cyber security advice to business, operational and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills for governance and administrative documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain system security; investigate incidents and advise on risk and compliance.
• Report security matters to owners and stakeholders; maintain accreditation and governance documentation.
• Support Senior Engineering Manager; align security activities with Defence requirements and priorities.
• Engage with defence partners and providers to manage cyber risks and maintain system authorisation throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Information Security

Cyber Security

Information Technology

Security governance

Security accreditation

MDM

Stakeholder advisory

Written communication

Education

InfoSec/Cyber/IT degree

Tools

MDM solutions

Cloud-hosted MDM

Job description

Downer is seeking an IT Security Officer in Canberra to manage and oversee security within the ADF Electronic Flight Bag (ADF EFB) and AMTACS capabilities. You will monitor security, manage incidents, and ensure governance across Defence-backed systems.

The role requires formal qualifications in information security and extensive experience in complex ICT environments, with strong knowledge of ISM and DSPF.