Cyber Security Lead

Working within our Naval Combat Systems group, the Cyber Security Lead is an ideal leadership role for someone who thrives in a complex program and engineering environment and is passionate about delivering best-in-class cyber security outcomes.

As the Cyber Security Lead, you will lead a small team of trusted advisors who work with both internal and external stakeholders, help shape and build security postures, perform a wide range of security engineering tasks, and build capability. The work is challenging but also rewarding.

Further, as the successful candidate, you will:

• Review and approve cyber security requirements, security architecture and security risk assessments throughout the systems engineering lifecycle
• Play a key role in achieving security accreditation
• Perform a range of engineering tasks including planning and estimation, and policy creation
• Act as the subject matter specialist in order to provide expert analysis and advice
• Collaborate with suppliers that support independent testing
• Provide leadership, mentoring, direction and review outputs of a team of security engineers.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, ideally on large, complex engineering projects
• Deep expertise in the cyber security engineering
• Strong understanding of:
  • ISM, PSPF, ISO 27001, and related compliance and accreditation processes
  • End-to-end security project lifecycle
  • Security architecture and ICT integration
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
• Alignment with a commitment to setting clear expectations, providing feedback and being accountable.

Applicants must hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to at least NV1. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today's challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

We employ over 1,000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you'll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You'll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you'll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.