Cadet Software Engineer

Who we are

Countersight is a specialist cybersecurity company delivering security research, capability development and consulting services to clients within government and across the private sector. We are independent, Australian, and Canberra based but with the flexibility to operate Australia wide.

Our team works on interesting problems across the entire technology stack, from embedded systems to web and mobile applications, finding creative ways to deliver the capability our clients need.

The Role

Location: Canberra

Hours: Casual part-time hours per week)

Duration: Up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend to full-time on graduation.

Salary: Competitive based on experience (exceeding Professional Services Award)

We are looking for motivated final year (or entering final year in 2026) student studying IT, software engineering or cybersecurity to join our team as a Cadet Software Engineer & Security Consultant. Working in small teams to solve unique problems, this role would suit people that enjoy being given wide latitude to overcome technical challenges, are comfortable rapidly adapting to new technologies and are enthusiastic about expanding their skills and experience.​

This position will be on a flexible part-time basis, with the possibility to extend to full-time on graduation. Countersight will provide training and mentoring to the successful candidate, providing opportunities to work on interesting projects within the cybersecurity field with a long-term view of developing the candidate into a key member of our team.

Within this role you will:

• Work on development projects using Typescript, React, NodeJS and Go.
• Perform UX/UI design for new and existing features.
• Research and develop capability based on a wide range of technologies and network protocols.
• Build, deploy and implement features based on popular virtualization technologies and cloud technologies.
• Be based in Countersight's Braddon office, a short walk from some of Canberra's most popular cafes, restaurants, brewery, coffee roasters and tram network.

The successful candidate will:

• be self-motivated and have a passion for learning,
• have a demonstrated interest in cybersecurity,
• be competent with Javascript, ideally with some experience working with React or an equivalent front-end framework,
• be proficient in software development practices and tools,
• have strong communication skills.

The following would make a candidate stand out:

• cybersecurity experience,
• software engineering experience within a professional context,
• skills working with user interface design,
• strong formal communication skills,
• experience working with Linux operating systems, virtualization or cloud-based technologies,
• experience with C/C++, Go, Python,
• experience with embedded and mobile systems.

Why work for Countersight

As a small company, we prioritize supporting our team and fostering a positive, flexible, and enjoyable work culture. Collaboration, continuous learning and the latitude to experiment are the heart of our approach.

Our main office is located a short walk from Braddon and some of Canberra's most popular cafes, restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters, and is also convenient for public transport, including light rail.

Our work and client focus allows us to directly contribute to the security and success of our community, and we believe that security is the key ingredient in opening up the promise of technology.

We thrive on deep technical challenges and relish the opportunity to extend our knowledge and explore the limits of the technologies we work with.

We enjoy what we do, and we think you will too.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Satisfy pre-employment screening, which includes a police history check.