Job Description
Our client, a global Defence sustainment and engineering services provider, is looking for a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert to join a complex Defence acquisition project in Canberra.
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This is a hands‐on role supporting cyber certification, accreditation, and secure‐by‐design outcomes across capability solutions, with direct engagement with
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You'll be one of the go‐to cyber voices on the project, shaping how certification and accreditation gets done rather than just reviewing it after the fact.
What's on offer n
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Hands‐on SME role on a live, complex Defence acquisition project
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Broad scope across certification, architecture assessment, risk and stakeholder engagement
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Direct exposure to Defence, industry and coalition partners
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Cyber & Data Engineer – NV1 (NV2 Preferred) | Canberra n
Our client, a global Defence sustainment and engineering services provider, is looking for a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert to join a complex Defence acquisition project in Canberra.
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This is a hands‐on role supporting cyber certification, accreditation, and secure‐by‐design outcomes across capability solutions, with direct engagement with
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You'll be one of the go‐to cyber voices on the project, shaping how certification and accreditation gets done rather than just reviewing it after the fact.
What you'll be doing n
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Identify and analyse cyber security requirements for capability solutions
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Support cyber security governance and system security engineering activities
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Develop and maintain Cyber Certification and Accreditation Plans for approval
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Assess designs and architectures against Defence security requirements
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Conduct risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and threats, and recommend mitigation strategies
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Develop security architecture products and assurance documentation
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Support stakeholder engagement with Defence, industry and coalition partners
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Contribute cyber security input into design reviews and project gate reviews as the project progresses
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What you'll bring Must-have: n
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Minimum 6 years' experience, preferably within the Defence sector
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Experience in complex acquisition projects
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Relevant experience fulfilling the responsibilities above
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Desirable: n
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Experience developing Cyber Certification and Accreditation Plans specifically
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Exposure to secure‐by‐design principles on Defence capability projects
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Comfortable working across coalition and multi‐stakeholder environments
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Essential requirement n
This role requires a minimum NV1 clearance with the ability to obtain NV2;
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About Decipher Bureau n
Decipher Bureau is Australia's leading cyber security recruitment specialist, partnering with organisations across government, critical infrastructure and enterprise to find and secure exceptional talent. We don't just match skills to a job description. We take the time to understand the technical demands of a role and whether a candidate will genuinely thrive in the team because the right placement beats a quick one, every time.
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📌 Cyber & Data Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Decipher Bureau
📍 Canberra