ICT & Cyber Security Engineer (A-OTHR Export Program)

PAE Government Services Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is leading the delivery of advanced ICT and Cyber Security capabilities for a strategic Defence program. This role focuses on governance, design assurance and integration of ICT systems to meet Defence requirements and ensure secure transitions into service.

You will work with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and SMEs to shape secure ICT architectures, manage risks and document compliance through SRMPs and C&A artifacts, while supporting V&V activities and engineering reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, IT, Cyber Security or related discipline.
• Eligibility to access ITAR controlled information.
• Minimum five years' experience in ICT, Systems Engineering or Cyber Security.
• Experience supporting ICT systems and Cyber Security in a complex technical environment.
• Experience developing Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs) or Certification & Accreditation (C&A) artefacts.
• Active NV2 Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance, design assurance and technical oversight of ICT systems and Cyber Security activities for the A-OTHR Export Program.
• Review ICT designs and provide engineering input to meet Defence security, technical and operational requirements.
• Support Cyber Security risk management activities, including identifying and mitigating threats, vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including SRMPs, C&A artefacts and assurance evidence.
• Support Verification and Validation activities to ensure ICT systems meet requirements.
• Collaborate with IPTs, Defence stakeholders, industry partners and SMEs to deliver integrated technical solutions.
• Liaise with DND to support ICT and Cyber Security requirements for the export program.
• Support technical reviews, engineering change activities and risk assessments.
• Provide engineering support for transition of ICT capabilities into sustainment.

Skills

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Security Governance

V&V

Education

Engineering IT or Cyber Security degree

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title - Cyber Security Engineer (A-OTHR Export Program)

Role Description: Shape the Future of ICT and Cyber Security for a Strategic Defence Capability An opportunity exists for an experienced Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cyber Security Engineer to support the delivery of the Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) Export Program. Reporting to the Program Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the design, governance, assurance and integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security capabilities across a strategically important Defence program. The role will work closely with Defence stakeholders, industry partners, specialist engineering teams and representatives from the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to ensure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems are designed, secured, integrated and transitioned into service in accordance with Defence requirements.

Day to Day Tasks include:

• Provide governance, design assurance and technical oversight of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security activities across the Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) Export Program.
• Review ICT designs and provide engineering input to ensure solutions meet Defence security, technical and operational requirements.
• Support Cyber Security risk management activities, including the identification and mitigation of threats, vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) artefacts and assurance evidence.
• Support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities to ensure ICT systems meet contractual, functional and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Defence stakeholders, industry partners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the delivery of integrated technical solutions.
• Liaise with the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to support ICT and Cyber Security requirements associated with the export program.
• Support technical reviews, engineering change activities and technical risk assessments.
• Provide engineering support for the transition of ICT capabilities into sustainment and ongoing support environments.
• Contribute specialist expertise across ICT, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering and technical assurance activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to access International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled information.
• Minimum five years' experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Systems Engineering or Cyber Security role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security activities in a complex technical environment.
• Experience developing or contributing to Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, or related assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, risk management and security governance processes.
• Experience supporting systems integration, Verification and Validation (V&V), design reviews or engineering assurance activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Defence or Government environment.
• Active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance.

Desirable Requirements:

• Engineering Management experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Defence experience across radar, communications, facilities, electrical, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or networked systems.
• Experience supporting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities for Defence Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems.
• Experience working with Defence, Defence Industry or international Defence partners.

Required Security Clearance Level: Active NV2 Security Clearance

Location: RAAF / DSTG Edinburgh, Adelaide, SA

Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Onsite