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Cyber Security Projects Lead

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1907665A Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Feb. 05, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1907665A
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The Opportunity

Do you aspire to help build something better? Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests? Would you like to work on cutting edge projects? Then we would like to talk to you.  

As an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment, one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now recruiting a Cyber Security Projects Lead based in either Williamtown NSW, or Amberley QLD.

The Cyber Security Projects Lead will be supporting the E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C program and will be responsible for understanding our customer's evolving business needs and support the execution of critical Information security work statement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience in leading and inspiring technical teams, a creative thinker who looks for innovative solutions, and someone who enjoys collaborating with key stakeholders. Even if you are not sure whether you are qualified we would still encourage you to put in an application.

  • Creative thinking. This role calls for innovative and creative thinking. You will need to have the ability to manage, liaise, and work effectively with multiple project teams to facilitate development of effective Cyber Security solutions for our customer.
  • Leadership and learning. Leadership skills are critical to the success of this role. You must be skilled at managing stakeholders while fostering an open, inclusive, and innovative team culture. You will need to be someone confident in highlighting problems, seeing them as learning opportunities that create the opportunity to generate alternatives for improved future results.
  • Technical pre-requisites. As a leader providing the execution priorities for Information and Cyber Security you will need to have well developed experience in System Accreditation, Security Engineering support and a broad technical understanding of Incident response, Security Risk management and Vulnerability management. Cost account management experience also highly regarded.
  • Collaboration. We need someone who understands that there is greater power and resilience in a collaborative and co-creation environment to build cross-team cooperation.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Australian Defence Security Principles Framework and associated policies and procedures including familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual.
  • Understanding of developing and implementing information security practices in an engineering environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience.
  • Strong Project Management experience, ability to understand priorities, operate independently and collaboratively demonstrating end to end accountability. 
  • A desire to work as part of a dynamic team supporting a diverse range of technology.
  • Industry recognised information security qualification is preferable and/or relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Security Clearance - The preferred applicant will hold a minimum TOP SECRET NEGATIVE VETTING 1 level and be required to successfully undergo the security clearance vetting process at the TOP SECRET NEGATIVE VETTING 2 level. The preferred applicant MUST be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and MUST have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding Five years.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

  • Work on cutting edge projects;
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
  • Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
  • Salary packaging options available;
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
  • Join social and community groups; and
  • We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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