Location Adelaide
Job type Temporary
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation ICT
Contact person James Griffiths
Reference TR/062573
Call Email James

Cyber Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract
Location: Adelaide, SA
Clearance: NV2 Security Clearance Required
Work Type: Full-time, On-site

A high-profile Defence program is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join their integrated workforce. This is a strategically vital role, delivering cybersecurity capability across complex systems in collaboration with Defence, industry, and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive cyber security risk assessments for critical space domain systems.

  • Provide expert technical and procedural security advice across Defence ICT environments.

  • Analyse threat landscapes and develop tailored mitigation strategies.

  • Review and advise on hardware/software security features and assess vendor capabilities.

  • Lead and support security certification and accreditation activities.

  • Interpret security policy and contribute to Defence-aligned standards and frameworks.

  • Review system designs to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

  • Collaborate with technical teams, senior leadership, and external certification bodies.

  • Stay current with emerging cyber threats and lead continuous capability development.

  • Support program planning and delivery of secure ICT solutions.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in cyber security engineering and risk assessment.

  • Knowledge of Defence security standards, policies, and certification frameworks.

  • Strong understanding of secure system design principles and ICT architecture.

  • Proven ability to engage stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly.

  • Current NV2 security clearance is essential.

Desirable:

  • Experience with satellite communications.

  • Relevant qualifications in computer science, IT, or cyber security.

  • Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.).

  • Familiarity with international cyber frameworks and Defence collaboration.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 #LI-JG