Test and Validation Engineer - CyberSecurity (Defence Project)

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 month ongoing contract
  • Work on a multi-year CyberSecurity and System integration program
  • Must be Australian citizen – Federal government program

Our client is currently on the lookout for an Test & Verification Specialist to lead the development, execution, and coordination of cybersecurity test procedures for a complex, critical system integration program. This role plays a critical part in ensuring security controls are robust, compliant, and ready for accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, automate, and execute cybersecurity test procedures across integration and test facilities
  • Debug procedures on test benches and support formal verification campaigns with IRAP assessors and security stakeholders
  • Record and report test results, generate KPI metrics, and raise defects where security gaps are identified
  • Collaborate with Sub-System teams to define and verify correction plans
  • Plan and coordinate testing activities in alignment with platform readiness and control maturity
  • Support integration teams in understanding and implementing security features
  • Conduct on-site verification across Australia to demonstrate compliance and readiness for accreditation

Requirements:

  • Experience in cybersecurity testing, verification, and defect management
  • Strong understanding of security controls, accreditation processes, and IRAP standards
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work across technical teams and operational environments
  • Familiarity with national security or aviation systems is highly desirable
  • Must be Australian Citizen

Benefits:

  • Secure, 12 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
  • Work on a critical system implementation program – 5+ years worth of work
  • Get your security clearance!

If you would like to know more information, please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

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