QLD - Brisbane CBD
Full Time
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As a Cyber Security Systems Engineer, you will work at the intersection of cyber security, systems engineering and security assurance, ensuring security is embedded throughout the design and development lifecycle of complex technology solutions. You will partner closely with software, systems and engineering teams to identify risks early, influence architectural decisions and implement Security by Design principles from requirements definition through to system delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Driving Security by Design and secure engineering practices across system lifecycles
Conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and security assurance activities
Developing and managing security requirements and controls
Supporting the design and implementation of secure system architectures
Working within Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments
Translating security frameworks, standards and governance requirements into engineering outcomes
Supporting verification, validation and security accreditation activities
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to mitigate security risks
Maintaining security artefacts, technical documentation and design records
Contributing to the ongoing maturity of cyber security engineering practices
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring a blend of cyber security, systems engineering and security assurance experience, with the ability to operate in complex and highly regulated technical environments.
Essential:
Cyber Security Engineering, Systems Security Engineering or Security Architecture
Threat modelling and security risk assessment methodologies
Security Assurance and Security by Design principles
Requirements development, traceability and security controls implementation
Systems Engineering or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Translating governance, risk and compliance requirements into practical engineering solutions
Working within secure development or complex engineering environments
Stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams
An NV1 security clearance
Highly desirable:
Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Sparx Enterprise Architect or IBM DOORS
Secure software development lifecycles
Defence, aerospace, government or critical infrastructure environments
CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar
What you'll get in return
The ability to influence security outcomes from design through to deployment
Exposure to cyber security engineering, systems assurance and emerging technologies
A collaborative environment working alongside highly skilled engineering professionals
Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities
What you need to do now
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