Cybersecurity Engineer - Bluestaq Australia
Location - Canberra | On-site, with occasional remote flexibility subject to project requirements
Role Type - Full-Time or Contract
Our purpose is to deliver mission critical technology solutions tailored for the Australiandefence, government and national security sectors. Wespecialisein high security data systems, designed to meet Australia's evolving strategic and operational demands. If you're ready to turn yourexpertiseinto real world results, welcome toBluestaqAustralia. This is your opportunity to join a young butfast growingcompany in its formative years in Australia, building on our successful foundations in the United States.
About the Role
As Cybersecurity Engineer , you will lead the design,implementationand oversight of cybersecurity architecture fordefencegrade systems across networks, platforms andon-premiseenvironments. You will work across engineering and operations teams to ensure the integrity,complianceand resilience of secure systemsin accordance withAustralian standards and mission critical needs.
You will be instrumental in securing andmaintainingan Authority to Operate (ATO) by implementing technical controls, conducting riskassessmentsand ensuring compliance with the Australian ISM, IRAP (Infosec Registered Assessors Program) and otherdefenceframeworks.
Reporting to theBluestaqAustralia leadership team, you will:
Define and enforce cybersecurity standards in alignment with NIST, ISO/IEC***** and the ASD Essential Eight
Support the preparation and submission of cybersecurity artifactsrequiredfor ATO processes, including security documentation, riskregistersand evidence packages




Implement andvalidatetechnical security controls in classified environments aligned with Australian ISM and ACSC requirements
Develop and deploy security tools to address vulnerabilities, automatetasksand strengthendefences
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerabilitytestingand security audits
Hands-on configuration and monitoring of security tools,analysinglogs and security events to detect, assess and respond to threats
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure authentication,encryptionand access control solutions
Evaluate and integrate emerging cybersecurity technologies to enhance infrastructure protection
Clearly articulate security strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure solution delivery
Provide expert level troubleshooting and resolution of complex security challenges
About You
You must be willing to embrace our core values of Ownership, Curiosity,Talentand Trust and in addition have:
6-8+ years of cybersecurity experience, preferably indefence, government or critical infrastructure sectors
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
CISSP certification (or equivalent), plus ASDrecognisedcybersecurity credentials
Strongexpertisein Linux systems, networkingsecurityand cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Hands-on experience with security automation and monitoring tools,



including Ansible, SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, SO2), antivirus (AV) solutions, ACAS,Anchore, SonarQube, and related security technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives, influence architecturedecisionsand communicate effectively with stakeholders
Willingness to travel within Australia to customer and partner locations, including secure government ordefencesites, and occasional travel toBluestaqoffices in the United States for collaboration or project work.
You must also be an Australian citizen, currently holding and able tomaintainAustralian Government NV2 security clearance.
Your Benefits
$170,000 - $205,000 per annum + superannuation + annual performance bonus
Private health cover allowance
Health/wellness allowance
Skilled subscription
Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
Additional 1 week of annual leave per year = 5 weeks per year
Other leavein accordance withthe National Employment Standards and state long service leave legislation
Salary Range (CO)
$170,000 - $205,000 AUD
Join the Mission
If you're ready to engineer secure, sovereign capable technology, Bluestaq Australia offers you the chance to lead and innovate at the forefront of national defence and critical infrastructure. Together, we'll tackle high stakes challenges, protect Australia's most vital data and build what's next, securely, on-premises and at scale.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse candidates.
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📌 Cybersecurity Engineer – Bluestaq Australia (Canberra)
🏢 Bluestaq AUS External
📍 Canberra