Product Security Lead
Job Location: Adelaide, SA
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:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Security Lead within the HF Surveillance Department based in Adelaide.
Reporting to the HF Export Program Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Product Security Engineers in supporting the development, delivery and sustainment of technology and `turn-key' mission critical Defence Radar Systems for export customers.
The role is responsible for the provision of definitive and timely advice to ensure the systems and products delivered by the Program are appropriately secure by design, implementation and in operation. This advice being evidence led and based on best practice. The role will ensure the provision of security engineering support to concurrent Projects and have interactions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including those in transverse engineering disciplines.
The Program has a strong team culture that takes pride in what we do and how we work together, with a lot to offer those looking to expand their professional skillset.
Core Duties:
- Lead the planning and execution of Product Security related effort to analyse and identify security vulnerabilities in complex systems, develop and maintain associated product security risk and compliance assessments, and inform system designs
- Ensure the tactical and strategic demand for Product Security capability (People, Process and Tools) within the Program is appropriate and aligned with Company requirements
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to a team of Product Security experts
- Champion the use of `Best Practice' processes and methods across the Program
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of Product Security effort on the Program
About You
- Tertiary qualifications and experience satisfying the requirements for membership of Engineers Australia, the Australian Computer Society or other equivalent and relevant professional membership body.
- Demonstrated experience working in a Product Security engineering role covering one or more disciplines, including Cyber, Physical, Supply Chain, COMSEC
- Experience in establishing functional requirements, design, implementation, integration, qualification and operational use within the product security field
- Experience working with regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSPF, ISM, NIST, ISO27K, etc.) and legislation related to security
- Extensive experience with a broad range of technologies
- Strong communication skills - the ability to vocalise security constraints and rationale to various stakeholders (at all levels)
- Demonstrated leadership experience is highly desirable
- The ability to keep abreast of current trends and events relating to security
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
The HF Surveillance Team
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 our role as the industry partner on Australia's largest ever defence export; supporting both Australian and Canadian governments. We are structured as two product portfolios, proudly providing exciting opportunities to our people and critical capabilities to our Australian and international customers.
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.
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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
