Cyber Security Engineer

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