Operational Cyber Security Officer

**Requisition ID**:R10136196**:

- ** Category**: Information Technology
- ** Location**: Amberley, Queensland, Australia
- ** Citizenship required**: Australia Citizenship
- ** Clearance Type**: Secret (NV1)
- ** Telecommute**: No
- Teleworking not available for this position
- ** Travel Required**: Yes, 10% of the Time
- ** Positions Available**: 2

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Part of an 85,000 strong global Defence organisation, over 800 talented employees in Australia are leveraging our global resources to deliver a superior Australian Defence capability. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also building a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

**Your Role**:
In this specialised role, you'll be at the forefront of operational information and cyber security support for our Defence and Government customers, with a primary focus on the cyberworthiness of the KC-30A Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. Your responsibilities encompass the design, delivery, and assessment of information and cyber security controls ensuring protection of vital KC-30A air and ground systems. You'll build strong relationships with Defence engineering and security support teams, collaborate on certification and accreditation activities, implement cyber management plans and maintain essential documentation for supported platforms and programs.

Additionally, you'll actively engage in health, safety, environmental, and quality management, contributing to job risk assessment and incident reporting and response. Your role extends to providing cyber-information security expertise in submissions, working with customers to define cyber security requirements and streamlining processes. You'll liaise with Commonwealth and contracted engineering personnel and Government security authorities to develop strategies for aircraft ICT system enhancements, adhering to ADF airworthiness regulations.

Your typical day will revolve around direct interaction with the Air Force, addressing their specific requirements, conducting security engineering reviews and producing documentation to meet the highest standards. You'll also contribute to strategies to address emerging cyber security vulnerabilities, ensuring that critical capability requirements are met. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing cyber security within the KC-30 and Air Force context, offering essential support to meet security standards efficiently and effectively.

**About You**:
**What we Offer**:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program

**Everyone Matters**:
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.