Cyber Security Engineer | Defence UAS

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

The successful candidate will work as a Systems Engineer in the UAS Program Office (UASPO) team providing a range of engineering services to support the delivery, acceptance, test and evaluation, and sustainment of a range of small UAS (SUAS).

What will I be doing day to day?

• Perform a range of system engineering activities supporting the introduction into service of SUAS including the assessment of supplied design disclosure documentation to determine compliance with requirements.
• Develop, verify, review, update and maintain accreditation documentation and compliance artefacts, including risk assessments and reports.
• Effectively gather information from contractors and communicate technical finding in plain language to non-technical stakeholders, Defence engineering, project managers, and military leadership.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls against the ISM, Essential Eight, Cyberworthiness, NIST, other approved frameworks, and standard designs.
• Conduct security, gap analysis, compliance assessments, and assurance activities, providing detailed reporting and supporting documentation.

**What skills do I need?

Essential:**

• Active NV1 or higher security clearance.
• Tertiary qualification in either Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation).
• System hardening (Windows, Linux, embedded platforms).
• Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Cryptography and key management.
• Incident detection and response.
• Familiarity with defence frameworks such as NIST 800-53, STIGs etc.

What’s in it for me?

• ***Flexibility -***We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
• ***Inclusion -***Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
• ***Benefits and Rewards –***Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security
Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.
With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, [email protected].