Principal Systems & Cyber Security Specialists

Prattwhitney; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking Principal Systems & Cyber Security Specialists to support security assessment and authorization activities for national defence projects in Adelaide. You will prepare artefacts such as SSPs and CMPs, analyze system changes, and implement risk controls in a program-based role.

The role may involve technical leadership, mentoring staff, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to uphold defence cybersecurity standards and secure Australian Government systems.

Qualifications

• Certifications in cyber security or related IT field.
• Exposure to security tools, vulnerability scanning or incident response.
• Familiarity with Defence and Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, DSPF, PSPF).

Responsibilities

• Execute security assessment and authorization activities for national infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity artefacts (e.g., SSP, SSP-A, SRMP, CMP).
• Analyse existing and developing systems and implement security controls.

Skills

Cyber security certifications

Familiarity with security frameworks

Security incident handling

Threat assessment expertise

Education

University degree in IT/Engineering/CS/C Cyber Security

Tools

Security tools experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: Australia Location: AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type: Hybrid Shape Critical Defence Infrastructure: Contribute to systems and cyber security for nationally significant infrastructure that directly supports Australia’s defence capabilities and operational readiness.

Technical Expertise in Cyber Security: Support the complete cyber security assessment and authorisation lifecycle from threat assessment through to Authority to Operate certification, working as a specialist on a high-profile modernisation program.

Grow Your Cyber Career: Develop specialised skills in defence security frameworks and multi-level classification systems. Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. Right now, we are experiencing exciting growth and are seeking motivated and experienced Principal Systems & Cyber Security Specialists to join our growing Cyber team in Adelaide that will be responsible for the delivery of system & cyber security outcomes.

This is a program-based role, and your primary focus will be executing security assessment and authorization activities. This will include the preparation and maintenance of cybersecurity artefacts (e.g., SSP, SSP-A, SRMP, CMP) as directed. You will analyse both existing systems and systems under development and implement security controls and review system changes for compliance. Depending on experience and level, this role may also involve technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring other staff.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Certifications in cyber security or related IT field (e.g. CompTIA, ISACA, ISC2, Microsoft etc)
• A university degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Cyber Security Certifications (E.g. ISSP, CISM, CRISC, Sec+, GSEC, CEH)
• Exposure to security tools, vulnerability scanning, or incident response.
• Familiarity with Defence and Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, DSPF, PSPF)

We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. This is the opportunity for you to build your career in a world class team and help update and sustain the Defence systems that keep Australia safe.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.