Defence Security Engineer – Accreditation & Assurance

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Security Engineer to support accreditation and assurance across Defence and national security programs. You will liaise with Defence and intelligence agencies, develop SSPs and security procedures, and conduct risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities.

You will work with project teams to implement secure designs and maintain documentation for audits and governance, contributing to safe, compliant defence deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in security including understanding of gateways and cross domain solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing engineering and technical documentation for security compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across Defence and other government agencies.
• Experience in security accreditation and assurance activities.
• Understanding of Defence Security Principles including DSPF, PSPF, DSPM, and ISM

Responsibilities

• Support security accreditation and assurance activities for current and future product releases, including the preparation and maintenance of security accreditation artefacts, risk assessments, and assurance evidence.
• Liaise with Defence, ASD, DCIAB, intelligence agencies, and other stakeholders regarding security issues, accreditation activities, threat assessments, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and review Security Management Plans, System Security Plans (SSP), security operating procedures, and associated security documentation.
• Conduct security risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide specialist security engineering support to technical support, sustainment, and project teams regarding security design, implementation, configuration, and remediation activities.
• Maintain security documentation and artefacts to support audits, accreditation reviews, governance activities, and ongoing assurance.

Skills

Security concepts

Gateways & cross-domain

Documentation review

Stakeholder engagement

Security accreditation

Defence security principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Security Engineer to support accreditation and assurance across Defence and national security programs. You will liaise with Defence and intelligence agencies, develop SSPs and security procedures, and conduct risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities.

You will work with project teams to implement secure designs and maintain documentation for audits and governance, contributing to safe, compliant defence deliverables.