- Lead and influence as the respected strategic cyber security expert.
- We're a stable, established and well respected MSP to Defence.
- Australian citizenship, NV2 clearance, ITAR compliance required.
Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.
Role Description:
The Air Combat Systems Program Office (ACSPO) manages the acquisition and sustainment of Australia’s F‑35A Lightning II capability. It provides Asset, Project, Financial, Engineering, and Business Management Support for F‑35 sustainment and associated AIR06000 project phases.
This role provides specialist cyber and ICT systems security expertise to ACSPO, supporting complex and sensitive capability environments, including up to and including
Special Access Programs (SAP). The position works closely with internal and external stakeholders across Defence, providing authoritative advice on cyber readiness, system security, assurance, and accreditation.
The successful candidate will liaise with stakeholders at all levels, build strong working relationships, and act as a key point of contact for operational security enquiries.
This full-time position is based at Williamtown, near Newcastle.
Day to Day Tasks include:
- Act as a key point of contact for operational ICT and cyber security enquiries, engaging with stakeholders at all levels across Defence and industry.
- Deliver system security services, including cyber readiness verification, assurance, and authorisation support for ACSPO ICT systems.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on cyber and information security, including technical, policy, and governance matters, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct ICT system certification and accreditation activities, including systems up to and including Special Access Programs (SAP), in accordance with ASIG and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Develop Assessment and Authorisation (A&A) artefacts to Defence writing standards and providing risk‑based recommendations to authorising bodies.
- Identify, manage and implement ICT system security requirements through security planning, design, implementation, and verification and validation (V&V).
- Support capability and concept development in technical security, ensuring compliance with Defence security policy, governance, and assurance frameworks.
- Produce high‑quality security documentation and providing expert cyber security advice to support operational outcomes and resolve system security issues.
Essential Requirements:
- You are a cyber and ICT security professional, comfortable working in complex, highly regulated environments. You understand both the technical and governance aspects of security, with the ability to translate technical requirements into effective governance outcomes, including supporting system authorisation and accreditation activities.
- You engage confidently with Technical Specialists, Project Teams, and Senior Stakeholders, bringing a practical, risk-based approach to security assurance. You demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills and emotional intelligence, adapting your communication style to suit a range of audiences.
- Success in this role comes from thriving in collaborative, small team environments while contributing your expertise across a broader organisational context. You are also capable of stepping up when required, ensuring continuity of direction and decision-making.
- Broad experience in ICT and cyber security accreditation aligned with organisational policy and governance frameworks.
- Experience providing security assurance, certification, and accreditation advice for ICT systems, including high‑security environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and provide advice on policy, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across a broad, complex organisational environment while delivering specialist cyber security services.
What’s in it for me?
- Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
- Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
- Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.
Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security
Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.
With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, [email protected].