Senior Cyber Security Engineer opportunity – Adelaide, SA

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver cutting-edge, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

- Up to 6 weeks leave
- 14% employer superannuation contribution
- Free Income Protection Insurance

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The role

Drive the security of Australia's most critical Defence and national security capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team, delivering trusted security advice, engineering expertise and risk management services across complex Defence, government and critical infrastructure environments. This is an opportunity for a seasoned cyber security professional to lead security engagements, influence strategic outcomes and work with customers to design,



secure and assure mission-critical systems across the full system lifecycle.

About the opportunity

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, providing technical leadership across cyber security architecture, governance, risk, compliance and assurance activities. You will lead security engagements from concept through to accreditation, helping customers navigate complex regulatory requirements while strengthening their security posture.

Key Responsibilities

- Leading the delivery of cyber security consulting, engineering and advisory services across Defence and government projects.
- Defining security requirements, architectures and secure system designs across complex ICT and operational technology environments.
- Conducting security risk assessments, gap analyses and security maturity reviews.
- Developing and implementing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) aligned with ISO 27001 and industry best practice.
- Authoring security documentation required to achieve system accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Providing security architecture,



design assurance and implementation guidance across cloud environments, including AWS and Azure.
- Supporting governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities aligned with the ISM, PSPF and Defence security frameworks.
- Supporting business growth through customer engagement, proposal development and tender responses.
- Building strong relationships with clients, industry partners and key stakeholders.

About you

- You are a highly capable cyber security professional with a strong consulting mindset, technical depth and the ability to engage confidently with customers, engineers and senior decisionmakers.
- You’ll Bring Extensive experience across the full cyber security engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, design, implementation and assurance.
- Strong experience delivering cyber security solutions within Defence, government or other highly regulated environments.
- Deep knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and ISO 27001.
- Experience developing accreditation artefacts and supporting assessment and authorisation activities.
- Strong expertise in cloud security architecture and assurance across AWS and/or Azure environments.
- Experience conducting security risk assessments, audits and assurance activities, including IRAP-aligned assessments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, consulting and communication skills.

Desirable Certifications

- CISSP
- CISM
- CISA
- CRISC
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- Lead Auditor<

📌 Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Saab Australia
📍 Adelaide