Cybersecurity Engineer – Defence Sector

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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and driven Cybersecurity Engineers to support current and future Defence capability programs in Canberra and Brisbane.

As a trusted partner to Defence, KBR delivers technical excellence across a broad range of programs and domains. This role presents an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, delivering critical security outcomes in support of Australia’s national defence and security interests.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to: 

• Develop, implement, and manage cybersecurity requirements across complex Defence systems and platforms.

• Conduct system security architecture assessments and provide input into secure design and integration.

• Perform risk assessments in accordance with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).

• Support accreditation and certification processes under the Defence Information Assurance Framework (DIAF).

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, documented, and mitigated throughout the system lifecycle.

• Provide advice and guidance on secure configuration, security controls, and compliance requirements.

• Contribute to the development of security artefacts including Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessments.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a cybersecurity engineering role within the Defence industry or a similarly complex, regulated environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISM, DSPF, DIAF, and relevant Australian and international cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).

• Experience supporting system design, integration, and security accreditation activities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and project teams.

• Australian Citizenship is essential due to security clearance requirements.

• Current or active AGSVA security clearance (NV1 or above) is highly desirable.

Benefits of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid Parental leave

• Paid Reservist leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Discounted employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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