Defence Security Engineer – Canberra

Downer; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Healthcare and retail discounts

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Software Security Engineer in Canberra to contribute to Defence and national security projects within Downer Professional Services. The role covers security accreditation, risk assessments, and developing security documentation across product releases.

You will liaise with Defence and other agencies, and work on threat assessments and compliance requirements. The position demands strong security engineering expertise and experience with security management plans, SSPs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

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 consistent with Defence risk management practices.
• 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 engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Security accreditation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Job description

Downer is seeking a Software Security Engineer in Canberra to contribute to Defence and national security projects within Downer Professional Services. The role covers security accreditation, risk assessments, and developing security documentation across product releases.

You will liaise with Defence and other agencies, and work on threat assessments and compliance requirements. The position demands strong security engineering expertise and experience with security management plans, SSPs, and