Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Defence Lab (NV1, NV2 Path)

HR Partners; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NV2 upgrade sponsorship

Secure lab facility

EV charging onsite

Wellness support

Regular social events

Job summary

HR Partners in Lane Cove, Sydney, Defence tech, seeks a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with active NV1 clearance and a sponsorship path for NV2 upgrade. This onsite role operates in a secure lab environment and offers a base package up to $150k base + super.

You will lead security accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive Authority to Operate sign-offs across complex multi-domain ICT projects for Defence programs.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 clearance with eligibility for NV2 upgrade.
• Defence-focused security expertise (DSPF, ISM, Defence ATO processes).
• Strong Windows/Linux, virtualisation, networks, MDM, and scripting (Python/Batch).
• Ability to author compliant security documentation and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Drive accreditation: architect Security Management Plans and secure ATO approvals for Defence platforms.
• Author and implement: develop SOPs and enforce ISM, DSPF, and Essential 8 controls across integrated software/hardware environments.
• Assess and harden: conduct vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and hands-on controls verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and represent the business in cleared workshops (occasional travel to ACT/VIC).

Skills

Security clearance

NV2 upgrade path

DSPF/ISM/ATO

Windows & Linux

Virtualisation

Network protocols

MDM

Scripting (Python/Batch)

Job description

HR Partners in Lane Cove, Sydney, Defence tech, seeks a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with active NV1 clearance and a sponsorship path for NV2 upgrade. This onsite role operates in a secure lab environment and offers a base package up to $150k base + super.

You will lead security accreditation, craft robust security frameworks, and drive Authority to Operate sign-offs across complex multi-domain ICT projects for Defence programs.