Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Job Location: The role is onsite based in either Adelaide or Melbourne. This position offers a 9 day fortnight flexible working option.
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description:
Reporting to the JORN Cyber Manager, you will contribute to ensuring the organisation’s strong cyber security posture is maintained through a number of proactive and reactive programs of work. You will work with other cyber security streams and other business units to ensure cyber security operational requirements are being met to deliver strong capabilities to the organisation.
You will have an intermediate level of understanding around how operating systems and networks work, how threats actors breach these systems, and what controls can be put in place to minimise the likelihood of such incidents. You will identify cyber security gaps within our environment and undertake remediation activities to resolve such gaps.
Core Duties:
- Participate in incident response, continuous monitoring and vulnerability management, and act as a cyber-security technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for projects
- Review, build, maintain, and mature cyber security capabilities to ensure the company is protected against existing and developing threats
- Participate in internal/ external cyber security forums and exercises
- Mentor and develop cyber security interns
Essential Skills:
- A degree in ICT/ Engineering or equivalent experience
- Professional Cyber Security certifications such as those from Offensive Security or SANS an advantage
- Experience working in cyber security operations, incident response and/ or digital forensics
- Good understanding of hacker tools, techniques and procedures
- Good understanding and experience with cyber security technologies such as AV, EDR, SIEM, Email and Web proxies, and Vulnerability Scanners
- Experience in IT fundamentals such as systems administration and networking
- Basic understanding of Information security manual (ISM) and other global Industry security standards (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, etc.) relating to ICT Security
- Basic understanding of programming/ scripting in languages such as Bash/ Python/ PowerShell
- Basic understanding of cyber security orchestration/ automation
- Broad stakeholder communication skills (cross-functional), good customer focus able to utilise negotiation skills and manage potential conflicts
- Good technical writing and documentation skills
- Demonstrated analysis skills, critical thinking and problem solving
- Defence security clearance NV1 and eligibility to obtain NV2
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
The Team
JORN, HF and CANADA
The High Frequency Sensing team is part of the BAE Systems Defence Delivery Business Unit and delivers advanced Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability across the full lifecycle, spanning acquisition, sustainment and research and development – with all design wholly undertaken within Australia. It brings together expertise in large and medium scale wide area surveillance systems to support sovereign capability and operational readiness for Australian and international export customers. It is an exciting time to join the team with major upgrades occurring for Australian and US customer systems, evolving sustainment focus to ensure capability readiness for the Australian Defence Force customer, and mobilisation of a major export acquisition program to Canada, as well as future growth opportunities constantly on the go. We are structured as two product portfolios, proudly providing exciting opportunities to our people and critical capabilities to our Australian and international customers.
Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) and Arctic Over The Horizon Radar
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence radar system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief, and rescue operations.
As the Australian Government’s Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) industry partner for JORN, BAE Systems is looking to mobilise an exceptional team to support a ground-breaking Defence export opportunity for the nation. This is your chance to join a growing team delivering world-leading capability to the Australian and Canadian Governments.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.
We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.
Security statement
Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.
