Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Defence Systems

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will provide specialist guidance to project teams, produce cybersecurity artefacts, and support accreditation processes, developing policy and control documentation

Qualifications

• University degree in Cyber Security, Technology or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Certifications in Cyber Security or relevant field.
• 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 the analysis of customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Support development and test teams in implementing and validating cybersecurity requirements.
• Development and management of key security documentation and in the assessment and authorisation activities
• Act as the technical point of contact for system‑level cybersecurity discussions.
• Perform technical risk assessments and support incident response activities.
• Support the conduct of security working groups to discuss risks and controls with stakeholders
• Support the conduct of threat risk and vulnerability assessments
• Perform threat modelling for new and existing systems, as well as putting in place necessary controls and mitigations.
• Coach and mentor other members of the team on cybersecurity designs and compliances.

Skills

Systems engineering

Embedded systems

DevSecOps

Software engineering principles

Security frameworks

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Documentation

Leadership

Education

University degree in Cyber Security or engineering

Security certifications

Defence security clearance eligibility

Australian citizenship

Tools

DevSecOps pipelines

Job description

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

You will provide specialist guidance to project teams, produce cybersecurity artefacts, and support accreditation processes, developing policy and control documentation