Senior Product Security Engineer

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5 days ago
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At BAE Systems Australia

  • Do interesting work that MATTERS
  • ENJOY what you do
  • GROW your career
  • Be YOU


    We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
    Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

    About the OPPORTUNITY
    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Product Security Engineer to join our Strategic Surveillance business. This key role will report to the Program Engineering Manager, will be offered on a permanent full time basis and can be situated either at Edinburgh, Adelaide or Melbourne CBD locations.

    We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

    You will be an integral member within our Wide Area Surveillance and Communications team where we maintain an existing fleet of developed radar products as well as developing the future catalogue of radar products for the export market.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the delivery of product security engineering activities including product security processes, tools and technology
  • Provide leadership to a small team and provide guidance to project teams, coaching personnel on product security engineering
  • Establish the product security scope of work for project bids, and oversee the execution of the product security engineering tasks
  • Lead the sustainment and the evolution of product security engineering scopes of work, ensuring it remains fit for purpose
  • Provide product security engineering technical advice to the project team, collaborate effectively and build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop product security engineering risk assessments and maintain the assessments
  • Seek and share good practice and knowledge to continuously improve product security engineering practices



    About YOU

  • Extensive product security engineering experience and knowledge
  • A relevant tertiary level engineering or IT degree
  • Defence industry experience
  • Good communication skills, self-starter, the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment with a broad range of stakeholders
  • A current Australian Defence Security clearance
  • Whilst not essential, previous people leadership experience will be highly regarded


    We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.


    About US
    You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

    Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

    As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

    BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

    We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

    We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
    Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

    To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:www.baesystemscareers.com.au

    Clearances
    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 appropriate clearances. 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.

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