CareerPlan

Lead ICT Security Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead security engineering and assurance activities for complex ICT systems to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate accreditations within a national security agency.

Role type

Senior Lead ICT Security Engineer

Builds

Secure ICT systems and mission-critical capabilities for a national security agency

Domain

Government national security / Cyber security

Required skills

Security engineering, Authority to Operate accreditation, security assurance, risk assessment, threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, System Security Plans, stakeholder negotiation, executive communication

Preferred skills

Security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructure accreditation, IRAP Assessor Training, CISSP, CISM, SABSA, ISSEP

Technologies

ICT systems, cloud platforms, security tools

Responsibilities

Lead security engineering activities across complex ICT systems and projects; Manage security assurance activities for Authority to Operate accreditation; Develop System Security Plans and Concepts of Operations; Prepare security briefs and executive documentation; Review systems against security controls and policies; Identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies; Negotiate with engineers, specialists, and accreditation authorities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities