CybersecurityEngineer

Cybersecurity Engineer – Bluestaq Australia  Location - Canberra | On-site, with occasional remote flexibility subject to project requirements Role Type - Full-Time or Contract Our purpose is to deliver mission critical technology solutions tailored for the Australian defence, government and national security sectors. We specialise in high security data systems, designed to meet Australia's evolving strategic and operational demands. If you are ready to turn your expertise into real world results, welcome to Bluestaq Australia. This is your opportunity to join a young but fast growing company in its formative years in Australia, building on our successful foundations in the United States.  About the Role As Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation and oversight of cybersecurity architecture for defence grade systems across networks, platforms and on-premise environments. You will work across engineering and operations teams to ensure the integrity, compliance and resilience of secure systems in accordance with Australian standards and mission critical needs.  You will be instrumental in securing and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) by implementing technical controls, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with the Australian ISM, IRAP (Infosec Registered Assessors Program) and other defence frameworks.  Reporting to the Bluestaq Australia leadership team, you will:  Define and enforce cybersecurity standards in alignment with NIST, ISO/IEC 27001 and the ASD Essential Eight  Support the preparation and submission of cybersecurity artifacts required for ATO processes, including security documentation, risk registers and evidence packages  Implement and validate technical security controls in classified environments aligned with Australian ISM and ACSC requirements  Develop and deploy security tools to address vulnerabilities, automate tasks and strengthen defences  Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability test