Cybersecurity Specialist PV

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units our Technical Advisory and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer a major service partner to Defence. Together we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

LC4S SPO are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the dynamic Special Operations Command Tactical Networks (SOCTN) team. The successful candidate will play a critical role supporting the design implementation and maintenance of complex tactical ICT systems. This role requires strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

What Youll Do

Cyber Engineering and Validation
Support Requirements Elicitation
Support System Security
Support and document V&V efforts and maintaining requirements traceability
Ability to integrate with the established engineering team

What Youll Need

Relevant Qualifications & Defence Experience: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering IT or Cyber Security with experience in Defence cyber security and ICT systems engineering.
Technical Delegation & Quality Assurance: Ability to hold technical delegation and demonstrated expertise in system testing validation and delivering reliable high-quality solutions.
Integrated ICT Delivery & Documentation: Proven experience in delivering integrated ICT solutions and maintaining detailed technical documentation (plans procedures reports).
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Defence Capabilities: Experience in tactical communications fault analysis and use of IT network support tools within Defence environments.

Our work is highly complex and confidential;applicants must be Australian citizens with a PV security clearance. Additionally compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be some cases this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens permanent residency or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.

More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services were not just a workplace - were a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the countrys only sovereign prime were committed to making a real difference in protecting Australias interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
Professional development: Access career mapping accelerated learning programs and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare retail vehicles and more through
Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process just let us know were here to help you put your best foot forward.

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DescriptionJoin our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units our Technical Advisory and Capability consulting practice and Team Do...