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 (Australian-based remote and hybrid arrangements available)

Hours
: Part/Full-time

Salary
: Competitive based on experience

Clearance
: NV1 or the willingness/ability to obtain is desirable

At Countersight, whether we're engineering custom systems, building bespoke security capabilities, or delving deep into applied security research, the ability to build, customise, and reverse engineer software is vital. Our research directly powers our client work and, through that, contributes to capability that supports the security and prosperity of our community.

What you'll do

• Design and build
  : Create robust software and bespoke security tooling across cloud, on prem, embedded, and mobile environments.
• Research and discover
  : Conduct applied security research, including reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and protocol/firmware analysis across embedded/IoT, mobile platforms, and communications stacks.
• Prototype and prove
  : Develop PoCs, test harnesses, and instrumentation using to validate hypotheses and iterate designs.
• Operate and automate
  : Use DevOps toolchains and CI/CD to speed feedback loops and ensure reliability.
• Collaborate in small, autonomous teams
  : Tackle unique problems with wide latitude, adapt rapidly to new technologies, and share insights that flow back into client outcomes.

Our work spans a wide range of technologies, from embedded and IoT systems to mobile platforms and communications protocols. We are looking for people with experience in any of the following areas:

• Low-level programming in C/C++ and Go
• Full stack development (including UI/UX) in Node and React
• Mobile platforms & apps (Android/iOS)
• Linux and Windows internals
• Embedded/IOT systems
• Reverse engineering
• Vulnerability research
• Debugger and emulation tools & techniques
• Encryption technologies

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.

We're hiring from early career through to senior practitioners. Previous security experience is ideal, but if you're looking to step into security research and can demonstrate strong interest and foundational skills, we'd love to talk.

Why work for Countersight

As a small company, we prioritise 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.
• Desirable - hold a current NV1 clearance

Application Procedure

Please provide a current resume along with a short covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and any publicly available examples of your work via the following application link:

If you are a recent graduate (< 3 years) please provide your academic transcript.

Applications close 19th October.