Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Defence Systems

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Optic Systems in Canberra invites a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead system-level cyber security across Defence programs. You will define requirements, develop secure architectures, and oversee assurance activities to keep EOS material systems secure and compliant.

You will provide specialist guidance, produce compliance artefacts, and support accreditation processes, including policy, risk and procedural documentation for Defence security standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in cyber security, technology, or engineering.
• Cyber security certifications or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Australian Defence security clearance (Baseline, NV1, or higher).
• Australian citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, develop and manage cybersecurity requirements, baselines and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Support development and test teams in implementing cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and manage security documentation and assessment activities.
• Act as technical point of contact for system-level cybersecurity discussions.
• Perform technical risk assessments and support incident response.
• Support security working groups on risks and controls.
• Conduct threat risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Perform threat modelling and implement controls and mitigations.
• Coach and mentor team on cybersecurity designs and compliance.

Skills

Systems Engineering

DevSecOps

Secure software development

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Incident response

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in Cyber Security, Technology or Engineering

Cyber Security certifications

Australian Defence security clearance eligibility

Job description

Electro Optic Systems in Canberra invites a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead system-level cyber security across Defence programs. You will define requirements, develop secure architectures, and oversee assurance activities to keep EOS material systems secure and compliant.

You will provide specialist guidance, produce compliance artefacts, and support accreditation processes, including policy, risk and procedural documentation for Defence security standards.