ICT & Cyber Security Engineer (A-OTHR Export Program)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
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Role Title - Cyber Security Engineer (A-OTHR Export Program)
Role Description:
Shape the Future of ICT and Cyber Security for a Strategic Defence Capability
An opportunity exists for an experienced Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cyber Security Engineer to support the delivery of the Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) Export Program.
Reporting to the Program Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the design, governance, assurance and integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security capabilities across a strategically important Defence program.
The role will work closely with Defence stakeholders, industry partners, specialist engineering teams and representatives from the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to ensure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems are designed, secured, integrated and transitioned into service in accordance with Defence requirements.
Day to Day Tasks include:
- Provide governance, design assurance and technical oversight of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security activities across the Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) Export Program.
- Review ICT designs and provide engineering input to ensure solutions meet Defence security, technical and operational requirements.
- Support Cyber Security risk management activities, including the identification and mitigation of threats, vulnerabilities and security risks.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) artefacts and assurance evidence.
- Support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities to ensure ICT systems meet contractual, functional and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Defence stakeholders, industry partners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the delivery of integrated technical solutions.
- Liaise with the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to support ICT and Cyber Security requirements associated with the export program.
- Support technical reviews, engineering change activities and technical risk assessments.
- Provide engineering support for the transition of ICT capabilities into sustainment and ongoing support environments.
- Contribute specialist expertise across ICT, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering and technical assurance activities.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Cyber Security or a related discipline.
- Eligibility to access International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled information.
- Minimum five years' experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Systems Engineering or Cyber Security role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and Cyber Security activities in a complex technical environment.
- Experience developing or contributing to Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, or related assurance activities.
- Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, risk management and security governance processes.
- Experience supporting systems integration, Verification and Validation (V&V), design reviews or engineering assurance activities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Defence or Government environment.
- Active Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance.
Desirable Requirements:
- Engineering Management experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Defence experience across radar, communications, facilities, electrical, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or networked systems.
- Experience supporting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities for Defence Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems.
- Experience working with Defence, Defence Industry or international Defence partners.
Required Security Clearance Level: Active NV2 Security Clearance
Location: RAAF / DSTG Edinburgh, Adelaide, SA
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Onsite