Cyber Security Engineer

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Engineer at Amentum in Alice Springs, you will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and enhancing cybersecurity requirements to ensure that IT infrastructures and information systems maintain a high level of security. Your expertise will support the integration of security measures through innovative designs and technical skills to safeguard vital systems, data, and assets. Senior professionals in this position are expected to lead security teams, provide mentorship, and drive the ongoing development of secure IT architectures, especially focusing on cloud and emerging technologies.

Work Schedule

This is a day shift role running five days a week, with an 8-hour daily schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership in guiding development teams to design, architect, and enhance secure information systems, including upgrades to legacy platforms.
• Perform detailed product research and conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify and suggest the best security solutions available.
• Create system security concepts that translate technical requirements, compliance mandates, and operational needs into secure design implementations.
• Contribute to leading and documenting comprehensive Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and strategic cybersecurity investment plans.
• Oversee and mentor cybersecurity engineers across all experience levels to ensure consistent quality and adherence to best practices.
• Design secure cloud-based solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud setups, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal standards.
• Develop cybersecurity approaches tailored for Big Data environments encompassing both structured and unstructured data.
• Leverage advanced technologies such as automation, augmentation, and artificial intelligence (AI) in security engineering solutions.
• Guarantee compliance with key cybersecurity frameworks and regulations including DoD 8570, NIST 800-53, RMF, and FedRAMP.
• Develop system security solutions aligned with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Promote workplace health and safety by initiating awareness programs, participating in risk assessments, and fostering a safety-first culture.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office setting with no special hazards; occasional tasks may require lifting up to 10 kg, kneeling, standing, walking, and routine prolonged sitting.
• Communication skills involving speech and hearing are essential, along with sustained mental alertness and the ability to operate effectively under deadlines.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Demonstrable experience designing, implementing, and documenting secure system architectures.
• Experience leading multi-level cybersecurity teams through complex security and technology projects, ensuring collaboration and delivery on schedule.
• Strong project management capabilities for enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics and ability to analyze and pre-empt security breaches.
• Expertise in operating intrusion detection and threat hunting platforms such as SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar), IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata), and application firewalls.
• Proficient understanding of network protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, and HTTPS for analyzing malicious traffic and implementing security controls.
• Skilled in threat intelligence and integrating threat feeds into detection systems (e.g., MISP, STIX/TAXII).

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6–8 years in a related discipline.
• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Security+ certification is essential.
• Preferred: DHS/CBP suitability clearance, CISSP or CASP, CCNP Security.

Security Clearance and Driving Requirements

• Employment contingent on obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australia) or TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (U.S.).
• Possession of a current driver's license is mandatory.
• Desirable qualifications include CPR, White Card, and First Aid certifications.

Additional Candidate Criteria and Conditions

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking.
• This is classified as a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment federal drug screenings.

Company Policies on Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• All employees share responsibility for fostering and maintaining a safe workplace through training, emergency response participation, and committee involvement.
• Quality assurance is paramount; employees must uphold company policies to consistently meet customer expectations.
• Strict adherence to operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures is mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amentum is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.