Systems Security Specialist

Amentum Pr

Canberra, Australia
Systems security
Cyber security
Security engineering
Amentum is seeking a Systems Security Specialist to support Defence in integrating security considerations across design, acquisition, acceptance, and sustainment, particularly for naval vessels and maritime systems

Job Summary

  • Amentum is seeking a Systems Security Specialist to support Defence in integrating security considerations across design, acquisition, acceptance, and sustainment, particularly for naval vessels and maritime systems.
  • Key responsibilities include assessing and evaluating security threats, initiating resolution of security issues, planning and delivery of engineering services, and ensuring compliance with legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
  • The role requires a tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline, demonstrated experience in systems security or security engineering, and a strong background supporting Defence or national-security programs, preferably within maritime acquisitions.

Matching Summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Security Specialist to support Defence in integrating security considerations across design, acquisition, acceptance, and sustainment, particularly for naval vessels and maritime systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • systems security
  • cyber security
  • security engineering
  • Defence or national-security programs
  • maritime acquisition projects
  • Australian Government security frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • supportive community
  • positive mental health
  • sense of belonging
  • stakeholder management
  • report writing skills

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security, or Computer Science
  • Demonstrated long term relevant experience in systems security, cyber security or security engineering
  • Strong background supporting Defence or national-security programs
  • Working knowledge of maritime acquisition projects
  • Proven experience interpreting legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks
  • Solid understanding of Australian Government and Defence security frameworks
  • NV1 Security Clearance

Work Rights

NV1 Security Clearance required

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