About the Business Our client, a trusted partner to the Australian Defence Force, is a long-standing industry leader in delivering complex engineering, technology, and security solutions across the Defence, aerospace, and national security sectors. With a presence in key locations across Australia and a reputation for innovation and excellence, they are known for their ability to deliver critical infrastructure and mission support across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. Backed by a workforce of thousands and decades of experience, this organisation fosters a collaborative and future-focused environment. They’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and leveraging digital tools to drive meaningful outcomes for both their clients and the broader community. About the Role As a Cybersecurity Engineer , you’ll be joining a high-performing team working across current and future Defence capability programs in Mebourne and Canberra. This is an opportunity to contribute to national security and mission-critical systems by providing specialist cybersecurity engineering expertise. In this role, you will: Develop, implement and manage cybersecurity requirements for complex Defence systems and platforms. Conduct system security architecture assessments and advise on secure design and integration. Perform risk assessments aligned with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF). Support system certification and accreditation under the Defence Information Assurance Framework (DIAF). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify, document, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Provide guidance on secure configuration, compliance, and control requirements. Contribute to key documentation including SRMPs, SSPs, and Risk Assessments. About You To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related field. At least 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering within Defence or a similarly complex, regulated environment. Solid knowledge of ISM, DSPF, DIAF, ISO/IEC 27001, and/or NIST standards. Experience supporting secure system design, integration, and accreditation. Srong communication skills and confidence engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Australian Citizenship (mandatory due to security requirements). Current or active NV1 (or above) AGSVA clearance (highly regarded). For more information , please click apply or reach out directly to Scott Bimrose at Mane Consulting for a confidential discussion.