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At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At Kongsberg Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

About the role:
Kongsberg Missile Factory (KMF) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security Officer to protect organisational systems, data and infrastructure while supporting the delivery of critical sovereign defence capabilities.

Working closely with Australian and global KONGSBERG Security and IT teams, the Cyber Security Officer will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Australian Defence security requirements, corporate cyber security standards, and regulatory obligations. As the primary cyber security coordinator for the KMF facility, this position will support cyber security governance, risk management, incident response, system accreditation activities and security awareness initiatives.

As a Cyber Security Officer, you will:

• Act as the primary onsite Cyber Security Coordinator for cyber incidents, system changes, and compliance activities at the KMF facility.
• Provide cyber security guidance to employees and leadership, ensuring compliance with KONGSBERG policies, Defence requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Australian and global KONGSBERG Security and IT teams to implement cyber security strategies, policies, and frameworks.
• Support the development and maintenance of cyber security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations in accordance with DSPF requirements and applicable Defence standards.
• Monitor and assess cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across systems and operations.
• Coordinate cyber security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and reporting.
• Support security audits, assessments, assurance activities, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with DSPF, PSPF, DISP, ITAR, and other applicable Defence and industry requirements.
• Promote cyber security awareness and support business continuity and resilience activities.
  

What you will bring: 

Essential:

• CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), or equivalent industry-recognised cyber security certification.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber security, information security, risk management or related security roles.
• Strong understanding of cyber security governance frameworks, standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience working within the Defence industry, Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) or other regulated environments.
• Experience managing the lifecycle, accreditation, and operation of sensitive systems in accordance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security or a related discipline.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed or global security teams.
• Experience conducting cyber security incident response, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Experience supporting security audits, assessments, and accreditation processes.

 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR). 
• Hold a current Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance and be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Security Clearance.

Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

Applications close: 1st July 2026

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