Working as a cyber security SME within the SEA5000 Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Project, you will work alongside the Cyber Security Advisor and Assessment Analyst, to support policy alignment with Defence, and Whole of Government governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities of this role include;
* Evaluating key cyber security artefacts such as; Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Cyber Security Management Plans, System Security Plan Annexes, and Assessment & Authorisation documentation.
* Identifying documentation gaps and validating content to support alignment with ISM, DSPF, NIST and ISO requirements.
* Supporting consultative forums on risk findings, compliance status and strategic pathways.
* Monitoring contractor assurance outputs and escalating gaps or deficiencies.
* Conducting or contributing to SRAs through the use of MBSE modelling tools.
This role also acts as a key interface between the Project and several internal and external stakeholders including the Head Contractor, Joint Capabilities Group (JCG), the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Defence Security Division (DSD).
About our Team
The Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) will be one of the most advanced warships in the world with cutting edge technology and capabilities. As Australia's largest shipbuilding project, HCF provides the foundation for Continuous Naval Shipbuilding in Australia.
We are working with experts from the UK, USA, Canada and Europe to provide six frigates optimised for anti-submarine warfare to the Royal Australian Navy. The frigates are being constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia utilising the latest production technologies.
You will have access to generous working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. You will be supported in balancing work life with family and other priorities, with a variety of flexible working arrangements available. Information on Defence employees' working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package with a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a cyber security professional with strong knowledge and demonstrated experience implementing cyber security governance, risk and compliance standards in line with Australian security frameworks.
You will ideally bring experience analysing or implementing compliance standards within frameworks such as the ISM, PSPF, NIST, ISO 27001 or be familiar with government assessment and authorisation processes for IT and OT systems.
You will bring experience interpreting technical cyber risks into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and producing briefing documentation to support executive decision making. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience, are detail oriented, risk focused, and comfortable operating in an environment with conflicting priorities.
Experience in Defence acquisition or sustainment cyber security and compliance with the DSPF, particularly in maritime programs, is highly desirable but not essential.
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/03135/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=5FF39594-6BB6-4B25-4544-ED042AA9B509
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