Cybersecurity Expert

MITRE Australia's Cyber Engineer – Australian Security Accelerator Program is an immersive program designed to fast-track early- to mid-career technologists into national security roles. The three-month duration includes a two-week immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters, where participants will explore global cyber programs and collaborate with mission teams.

This role involves working directly with technical teams on high-impact initiatives, applying cyber principles and best practices to help government and defence partners improve their ability to defend against threats. Participants will contribute to assessments of cyber maturity and posture, participate in technical investigations, and engage in active mentorship with MITRE cybersecurity professionals.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Support real-world cyber mission work, contributing to projects focused on cyber threat analysis, secure system design, vulnerability assessments, incident response preparedness, or cyber capability development.
• Apply cyber principles and best practices to help government and defence partners improve their ability to defend against threats, mitigate risk, and build operational resilience.
• Work with technical teams across domains, including systems engineers, data analysts, and software developers, to integrate security into system architectures and mission workflows.
• Contribute to assessments of cyber maturity and posture, including alignment with the Essential Eight, Information Security Manual (ISM), or other Australian Government frameworks.
• Participate in technical investigations, such as evaluating system vulnerabilities, assessing potential impacts of emerging threats, and supporting the development of actionable mitigation strategies.
• Engage in active mentorship with MITRE cybersecurity professionals, both in Australia and the U.S., receiving support and guidance across your technical and professional development.
• Learn how cybersecurity fits into the broader national security ecosystem, including its role in Defence capability development, intelligence operations, and allied collaboration frameworks like AUKUS.

• A Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 or higher) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Early to mid-career experience—we welcome applicants who are recent graduates with strong foundational skills, as well as those with several years of hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including topics such as secure network architecture, system hardening, identity and access management, cryptography, and vulnerability management.
• Experience using or familiarity with cybersecurity tools and frameworks, such as SIEM platforms, EDR, penetration testing tools, or threat modelling methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government cybersecurity policies and guidance, such as the Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, or PSPF.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset for identifying risks and securing systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams across technical and operational domains.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including for the two-week immersion in the United States.

• Completion of Honours, Master's, or PhD in Cybersecurity or a closely related field, or 5+ years of relevant post-Bachelor's professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture for government or defence systems
• Threat intelligence, vulnerability research, or adversary emulation
• Incident response, blue team operations, or penetration testing
• Development or application of cyber maturity assessments aligned with Australian government frameworks
• Familiarity with Australian Defence cyber capabilities or cybersecurity priorities across Defence, Intelligence, or national resilience agencies
• Awareness of allied cybersecurity collaboration in contexts like AUKUS or Five Eyes, or interest in international mission integration
• Current NV1 or NV2 security clearance, and eligibility to obtain a Positive Vetting (PV) clearance if required
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder technical environments and contribute to secure-by-design solutions