(EOI) Senior Security Advisor

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(EOI) Senior Security Advisor

Title:

(EOI) Senior Security Advisor

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity:

KBR is currently undertaking Expression of Interest applications for Senior Security Advisors for various Maritime Programs in our Capability Sustainment and Modernisation operational unit.

You will provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of security ensuring KBR is compliant with company and government policies and procedures.

The Senior Security Advisor will develop and implement security plans and procedures in coordination with management personnel and will facilitate security awareness programs to maintain security education across all KBR staff.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

Provide subject matter expertise to the program on all security related matters (cybersecurity, personnel, facilities)
Initiating, deactivating, and/or transferring security clearances
Maintain security registers (personnel and facilities)
Conduct security compliance checks and auditing in accordance with auditing policies
Cyber threat intelligence integration and hunting
Conduct pre-sales activities to support cybersecurity Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Tender (RFT) on behalf of KBR
Deliver security awareness and insider threat training packages to all staff on an annual basis
Comply with KBR business practices, State, and Federal legislation

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Cybersecurity or related field with relevant industry experience
Deep understanding of DISP, DSPF, Australian Cyber Security Policy, and understands the cybersecurity challenges in the Defence and Defence Industry sector
Extensive experience in managing and advising on security matters within Defence or related technical industry (CASG/Defence/Defence Industry)
Successful completion of Security Officer training course with relevant industry experience as a Security Officer
Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills
Project management qualifications/experience desired
The ability to maintain an NV-1 minimum Australian Government Security Clearance

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV-1 Clearance or above should apply.

What We Will Offer You:

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Flexible working
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid parental leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!