About the Role
As a Cyber Consultant, you will utilise your knowledge, experience and stakeholder management skills to deliver Cyber Security and Risk Professional Services' projects and tasks.
You will perform a key role in the cyber function by conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and contractual requirements. This role requires independent execution of tasks and direct engagement with business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
1. Provide expert information and cyber security advice & services to support Engineering Services & Sustainment Teams.
2. Deliver high‑quality information and cyber security consulting and advisory services for clients to deliver successful outcomes.
3. Perform security risk management processes, maturity assessments, and gap analyses to establish Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) aligned with relevant industry standards.
4. Support and define Saab's internal project activities to protect and improve Saab's information security posture and competitive advantage.
5. Identify, develop, and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with key partners, stakeholders, vendors, manufacturers and clients through successful engagements, industry events and marketing.
6. Provide specialist information security advice to Saab's business units during tenders and projects.
7. Take a lead role in engagements with Saab Australia's existing and future clients – both external and internal to Saab – across our service delivery portfolio, including:
* Information and Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
* Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Security Planning, Architecture, and Design
* Security Architecture Design, Review, and Assurance Activities Across Cloud Environments
* Information and Cyber Security Management
* Technical Security Assessments and Testing
* Security Culture and Awareness
Qualifications
* Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
* Experience developing, implementing, operating and integrating Information Security Management Systems aligned with best‑practice security frameworks, policies and standards.
* Thorough knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems.
* Sound working knowledge and experience in the end‑to‑end security project life cycle – defining security requirements, high‑level architecture, detailed design & implementation.
* Sound understanding of assessment and authorisation processes, security auditing, and assessment & assurance activities such as IRAP Assessments.
* Understanding of certification and accreditation processes, and independent security audit, assessment & assurance activities.
* Broad knowledge and experience across various information security domains and technologies with industry certifications including: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level or be eligible to gain one. 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.
About Us
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.
Culture & Benefits
* 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
Applications
Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Note: This role is subject to an extended advertising period and shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 12 January 2026.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre‑employment medical declaration.
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.
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