Senior Cyber Consultant

The role

As a Senior Cyber Consultant, you will be at the forefront of delivering high quality information and cyber security consulting and advisory services for our external customers and internal business units by utilising your experience and networks to assist with developing new business and deliver successful outcomes.

This role ensures that governance frameworks are embedded, risks are effectively managed, and compliance obligations are consistently met.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• You will provide expert information and cyber security advice, leadership, and services to support the Engineering Services & Sustainment Team.
• Delivery of high-quality information and cyber security consulting and advisory services for our clients to deliver successful outcomes.
• Performing security risk management processes, maturity assessments, and gap analyses to establish Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) aligned with relevant industry standards.
• Supporting and defining Saab’s internal project activities to help protect and improve Saab’s information security posture and competitive advantage.
• Identify, develop, and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with key partners, stakeholders, vendors, manufacturers and clients through successful engagements, industry events and marketing.
• Provide expert specialist information security advice to Saab’s business units during tenders and project, and developing tender responses and customer proposals.

Taking a lead role in engagements with Saab Australia’s existing and future clients – both external and internal to Saab – across our service delivery portfolio, including:

• Information and Cyber Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Security Panning, Architecture, and Design
• Security Architecture Design, Review, and Assurance Activities Across Cloud Environments
• Information and Cyber Security Management
• Technical Security Assessments and Testing
• Security Culture and Awareness

About you

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing, operating and integrating Information Security Management Systems aligned with best-practice security frameworks, policies and standards.
• Thorough knowledge and in-depth understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems.
• Thorough knowledge, and extensive experience in security planning, design, and implementation for cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Thorough working knowledge and extensive experience in the end-to-end security project life cycle – defining security requirements, high level architecture, detailed design & implementation
• Sound understanding of assessment and authorisation processes, security auditing, and assessment and assurance activities such as IRAP Assessments.
• In-depth knowledge and experience across various information security domains and technologies with industry certifications including: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor.

As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level or have the ability to gain one. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

What you will be part of

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Note: This role is subject to an extended advertising period and shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 12 January 2026.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.