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Title Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia About KBR We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. We are proud to support the nations critical infrastructure and national security priorities through innovative technology and engineering solutions. Opportunity Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support current and upcoming Defence programs across the capability lifecycle. This is a critical leadership role in the delivery of secure, resilient, and integrated Defence systems. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer you will ensure that cybersecurity principles, controls, and architectures are effectively embedded across engineering, logistics, and project environments to maintain information assurance and compliance. Key responsibilities include strategic oversight and handson technical leadership across system security design, risk management, and accreditation activitiesensuring Defence systems and data are protected in accordance with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DISP cyber requirements, and relevant international standards. You will act as a subjectmatter expert, anticipate emerging threats, identify program and customer cybersecurity risks, and lead continuous improvement of security engineering frameworks, processes, and toolsets. Mentoring and guiding engineering and project teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices across the organisation is also essential. Responsibilities Designing, testing, and developing new systems, applications, and solutions for enterprisewide cyber systems and networks. Handling a wide range of security issues including firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Performing analyses at all levels of total system product: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Using encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and conducting information technology security research. Ensuring system security needs are established and maintained for one or more of the following: operations development, security requirements definition, security risk assessment, systems analysis, systems design, security test and evaluation, certification and accreditation, systems hardening, vulnerability testing and scanning, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity planning. Providing analytical support for security policy development and analysis. Integrating new architecture features into existing infrastructures. Designing cyber security architectural artifacts and providing architectural analysis of cyber security features to align with future needs and trends. Embedding advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction. Providing engineering recommendations and resolving integration and testing issues. Solving complex problems, including taking a new perspective to identify and recommend solutions or best practices. May be required to advise multidisciplinary teams or run projects. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 710 years experience in cybersecurity engineering, assurance, or governance within the Defence sector or another highly regulated technical environment. Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Defence and international cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. PSPF, DSPF, ISM, E8MM, CSAA Framework, Defence ICT/Cyber Procurement Supply Chain Risk Management Framework, DCwS Framework, SCCG). Proven experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity risk assessments, security design reviews, and system accreditation activities under Defence security frameworks. Strong understanding of secure system architectures, information assurance principles, and cyber risk management across the system lifecycle. Proficiency with cybersecurity management and monitoring tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, endpoint protection, and secure configuration baselines. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain Cybersecurity Management Plans (CSMPs), Risk Management Frameworks (RMFs), and security documentation (e.g. ISSMP, CCR, SRMP, SSecP, SSOPs) for Defence programs. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, program management, and customer security teams. Australian Citizenship required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Current NV1 Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain and maintain). Desirable Experience in Defence acquisition and sustainment programs across the capability lifecycle, with emphasis on cyber and information assurance requirements. Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DISP cyber security controls, and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800171. Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity professionals, engineers, or small teams in secure system design, implementation, and assessment. Familiarity with digital engineering environments, secure system architectures, and integration of cybersecurity with modelbased systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks. Experience in assessing, implementing, and continuously improving cybersecurity controls, monitoring systems, and risk management processes within Defence or critical infrastructure systems. Exposure to contract, accreditation, and compliance management, including reporting to Commonwealth, Prime, or international Defence clients on cybersecurity assurance and risk posture. 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. Job Details Seniority level: MidSenior level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting ID: R2114536 Apply Now Ready to shape tomorrow? Lets 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr