About the Role
This role is responsible for managing and improving the customer's security governance, risk management, and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to Defence security regulatory requirements, developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing controls to protect digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and frameworks as per regulatory requirements.
- Perform regular security audits.
- Identify cyber security risks and implement security controls.
- Vulnerability Management and Threat Detection.
- Security Event log monitoring.
- Develop and maintain Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization (Accreditation) documentation suite.
- Assess security control effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security / information technology OR related experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in Cyber security risk management / policy development/ governance.
- Strong knowledge of security audit, documentation development, vulnerability management and security event monitoring.
- Already hold and ability to maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance – must be an Australian Citizen!
- Ability to work at HMAS Watson, in Watson’s Bay – onsite, full time.
Skills
- Cyber security risk management
- Policy development
- Governance
- Security audit
- Documentation development
- Vulnerability management
- Security event monitoring
Location
- HMAS Watson, Watson’s Bay
- Homebush, NSW
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security / information technology OR related experience.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
- Exciting career paths in a truly global business
- Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
- Wellness subsidy
- Generous Parental Leave
- Employee Share Scheme
- Fitness Passport
- Insurance Cover
About the Company
- At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
- As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.
Equal Opportunity
- CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
