Lead Product Security Analyst - MQ-28 Program

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for a Lead Product Security Analyst for the MQ-28 program in Brisbane. The role leads the security strategy for a generational leap in defence capability, bridging complex autonomous engineering and sovereign regulatory requirements. It is a high-visibility position that combines technical leadership with the ability to influence internal engineering teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end GRC lifecycle for the entire MQ-28 program, making security a primary enabler of mission success.
• Act as a key liaison with major stakeholders, including the Commonwealth Customer and Authorisation Authorities (DCIAB, HQAC ISA), to secure cyber authorisation to operate for all MQ-28 high assurance systems.
• Lead the development and execution of the Certification and Authorisation Plan, turning complex technical designs into assessable compliance documentation against frameworks such as NIST and the ISM.
• Translate complex technical risks into actionable governance strategies that protect the program's timeline and mission objectives.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), ideally in a high-complexity defence or critical infrastructure context.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and manage high-level stakeholder relationships with government and regulatory bodies.
• Deep understanding of the ISM, NIST and the certification of autonomous or highly integrated systems.

What we offer

• Flexible working options.
• Study assistance.
• Salary packaging.
• Employee Incentive Program.
• Global opportunities.

The position is permanent, with four days per week in the office in Brisbane to coordinate with engineering stakeholders, program leadership and the Customer.