Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Income protection insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team in Adelaide. You will provide trusted security advice, oversee architecture, and lead risk assessments across Defence, government and critical infrastructure environments.

You will influence security engagements from concept to accreditation, define secure designs, and collaborate with customers and partners to deliver mission-critical systems while upholding ISM/PSPF/ISO27001 compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security engagements from concept through accreditation.
• Proven track record in defence or government security environments.
• Deep knowledge of ISM, PSPF and ISO 27001.
• Experience developing accreditation artefacts and supporting assessments.
• Cloud security architecture across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Leading cyber security consulting and advisory services across Defence and government projects.
• Defining security requirements, architectures and secure designs for complex ICT/OT environments.
• Conducting security risk assessments, gap analyses and maturity reviews.
• Developing ISMS aligned with ISO 27001 and industry best practice.
• Authoring documentation for accreditation and ATO.
• Providing architecture and design guidance across cloud environments.
• Supporting GRC activities aligned with ISM/PSPF/Defence frameworks.
• Engaging with customers, partners and stakeholders to drive security outcomes.

Skills

Cyber security consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Defence/government experience

ISM/PSPF/ISO27001 knowledge

IRAP assessments

Cloud security architecture

Security governance

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer opportunity – Adelaide, SA

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

The role

Drive the security of Australia's most critical Defence and national security capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team, delivering trusted security advice, engineering expertise and risk management services across complex Defence, government and critical infrastructure environments. This is an opportunity for a seasoned cyber security professional to lead security engagements, influence strategic outcomes and work with customers to design, secure and assure mission-critical systems across the full system lifecycle.

About the opportunity

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, providing technical leadership across cyber security architecture, governance, risk, compliance and assurance activities. You will lead security engagements from concept through to accreditation, helping customers navigate complex regulatory requirements while strengthening their security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of cyber security consulting, engineering and advisory services across Defence and government projects.
• Defining security requirements, architectures and secure system designs across complex ICT and operational technology environments.
• Conducting security risk assessments, gap analyses and security maturity reviews.
• Developing and implementing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) aligned with ISO 27001 and industry best practice.
• Authoring security documentation required to achieve system accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Providing security architecture, design assurance and implementation guidance across cloud environments, including AWS and Azure.
• Supporting governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities aligned with the ISM, PSPF and Defence security frameworks.
• Supporting business growth through customer engagement, proposal development and tender responses.
• Building strong relationships with clients, industry partners and key stakeholders.

About you

• You are a highly capable cyber security professional with a strong consulting mindset, technical depth and the ability to engage confidently with customers, engineers and senior decisionmakers.
• You’ll Bring Extensive experience across the full cyber security engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, design, implementation and assurance.
• Strong experience delivering cyber security solutions within Defence, government or other highly regulated environments.
• Deep knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and ISO 27001.
• Experience developing accreditation artefacts and supporting assessment and authorisation activities.
• Strong expertise in cloud security architecture and assurance across AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, audits and assurance activities, including IRAP-aligned assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, consulting and communication skills.

Desirable Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• CRISC
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
• Lead Auditor

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Australia.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

What you will be part of

Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here. We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Applications

By submitting your application, you consent to Saab Australia's pre-employment screening process, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions. What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with operations around the world. Empowered by our talented people, we combine deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.