Security Accreditation Specialist

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• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

Your Role

About the role

As the Security Accreditation Specialist, you will operate at a lead level within the Cyber Security discipline, taking ownership of Cyber Security Assessment and Authorisation activities for the JP9101 program.

You will drive the accreditation of the system in alignment with the Defence Cyber Security Assessment & Authorisation Framework, working toward the achievement of Authority to Operate (ATO).

This role demands independence, sound judgement, originality and technical depth, with the opportunity to influence security outcomes across the full program lifecycle.

You will conduct cyber risk assessments, oversee implementation and ongoing assurance of security controls, lead incident response and investigations, and engage confidently with ICT teams, subcontractors and Defence stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded, effective and sustainable.

About you

You’re a credible cyber security specialist who brings deep experience in accreditation, audit and assurance within complex, high-assurance environments.

You understand how to interpret and apply Australian Government security frameworks in a practical way, balancing compliance with operational reality.

Confident making specialist technical decisions, you’re comfortable operating across the full system lifecycle, from design and integration through to sustainment.

Equally important is your ability to influence and collaborate. You can lead technical discussions, present confidently in formal reviews, and work constructively with engineers, ICT teams and senior stakeholders.

With a continuous improvement mindset, you look for smarter ways to strengthen threat detection, response and resilience, while mentoring others and contributing to a strong, security-focused culture across the organisation.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• A wealth of relevant experience in relatable technical roles, including several years of Security experience in Defence environment.
• Extensive experience in managing applicable technical delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of COMSEC principles.
• Hold a technical vocational qualification (diploma or associates degree) in related discipline
• Completed additional training in cyber security.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Description

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

Req #71893