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Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

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Job Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Your Role:

As the Triton Cybersecurity Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, support and uplift of the Triton cybersecurity program. You will define and drive the cybersecurity program strategy to align with organisational objectives and emerging cyber threats.

  • Develop and implement the MQ-4C Triton Systems Security Program Plan.
  • Coordinate and cooperate with project stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity activities are appropriately prioritised and implemented.
  • Oversee systems security risk management activities.
  • Maintain configuration management, through the evaluation of system changes for cybersecurity impact and updating any specific security authorisation artefacts.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have a technical mindset, with the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with stakeholders. You will also have:

  • A qualification or certification in Systems Security Engineering or cybersecurity related field (CISSP or similar).
  • Strong written communication.
  • Previous leadership experience with managing a small team.
  • Minimum NV1 clearance, with the ability to gain TSPA.
  • Experience with the application of cybersecurity standards, benchmarks and frameworks including ISM, PSPF and DSPF.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. 

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Posted
Dec 11, 2025, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 5, 2026, 12:37 AM

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