System & Cyber Security Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-02-06
Country: Australia
Location: AU-QLD-CANNON HILL-101 ~ 101 Southgate Ave ~ SOUTHGATE
Position Role Type: Unspecified

About the Role

Shape Critical Defence Infrastructure: Lead cybersecurity initiatives on a nationally significant air traffic management system that directly supports Australia's Defence capabilities and operational readiness.

Technical Leadership in Cyber Security: Drive the complete security accreditation lifecycle from threat assessment through to Authority to Operate certification, establishing yourself as the go-to cybersecurity expert on a high-profile modernisation program.

Advance Cybersecurity Expertise: Develop specialised skills in Defence security frameworks, multi-level classification systems, and modern threat mitigation strategies while working with modern security technologies on a long-term modernisation program.

About Raytheon Australia

Raytheon Australia, a trusted partner in Australia's Defence capabilities for over 20 years, is leading the modernisation of critical air traffic management systems that provide military and civilian air traffic control capabilities for the RAAF. We are seeking a System & Cyber Security Specialist to join our team, working on critical capability assurance programs involved in essential system upgrades, addressing obsolescence challenges, and enhancing cyber security posture across complex, multi-classification environments.

Join us as we enhance the future of air traffic control. As a System & Cyber Security Specialist, you will assist with system & cyber security activities across this nationally important modernisation program. Working within our experienced engineering delivery team, you will assist all aspects of system & cyber security from initial threat assessment through to operational security assessments and authorisations. You will support compliance with the latest Defence, Australian Government and industry security frameworks and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with security assessment and authorization activities, including preparation of documentation under supervision
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity artefacts (e.g., SSP, SSP-A, SRMP, CMP) as directed
• Support development of assessment and authorization materials
• Assist in implementing security controls and reviewing system changes for compliance under guidance
• Help identify security risks and compliance gaps
• Support risk assessments and contribute to mitigation activities
• Monitor security alerts, log incidents, and escalate issues to senior staff
• Assist with forensic evidence collection under supervision
• Work closely with senior specialists and engineering teams to support program security objectives
• Prioritise and resolve security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and support the production of forensic reports

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:

• Certifications in cyber security or related IT field (e.g. CompTIA, ISACA, ISC2, Microsoft etc)

Desirable:

• A university degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related discipline (or equivalaent practical experience)
• Cyber Security Certifications (E.g. ISSP, CISM, CRISC, Sec+, GSEC, CEH)
• Exposure to security tools, vulnerability scanning, or incident response
• Familiarity with Defence and Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, DSPF, PSPF)

Security Clearance

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

Why Join Us

This is your chance to belong to an inspiring team and build your career at a company that invests in your future. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, click the "Apply" button now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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