Cyber & Secure Networks Engineer – MQ-28 Program

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is expanding its Cyber and Secure Networks team for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat programme in Brisbane. The positions span from hands‑on IT system administration to senior and principal cybersecurity engineering, supporting a cutting‑edge, AI‑enabled uncrewed combat aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and sustain high‑assurance, multi‑domain networks for the aircraft.
• Lead product cybersecurity across the full systems development lifecycle.
• Administer IT systems and ensure secure configuration of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to shape secure solutions.
• Apply mission‑focused security engineering techniques to validate trustworthiness of architectures.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship (required).
• Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance (NV1/NV2) – highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CISSP, CRISC or CISM.
• Experience in defence‑accredited environments and familiarity with ISM, PSPF, DSPF and NIST frameworks.

Required skills

• Cisco networking.
• Palo Alto next‑generation firewalls.
• Cross‑domain gateway infrastructure.
• IT systems administration.
• DevSecOps practices.
• Product security engineering.
• Knowledge of ISM, PSPF, DSPF, NIST standards.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment.
• Opportunity to work on a national‑scale defence programme.
• Professional growth within a leading aerospace company.