Cyber Security Architect / Engineer

Systems Security Solutions Architect / Business Analyst – Mission INDRA (ASCA, Defence)

📍 Canberra – Brindabella Circuit, ACT | 🔒 NV1+ Clearance | 🕒 Jan–Jun 2026 engagement (with potential to extend via future RFQs)

Azooa is assembling a high-calibre team for an exciting opportunity supporting the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) and Mission INDRA within Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG). We’re responding to a formal RFQTS under the DSS Panel and are seeking Expressions of Interest from a Level 3 Systems & Software Engineer (System Security) with strong solutions architecture + business analysis capability.

If you’re passionate about secure systems, METOC data, Defence networks and mission-level capability – this is one you’ll want to throw your hat in the ring for.

🌏 About Mission INDRA & ASCA

Mission INDRA is an ASCA mission focused on:

• 🌦️ Acceleration, exploitation and on-demand dissemination of METOC data
• 🪖 Delivering advantage for the Integrated Force, enabling better planning and apportionment of platforms
• 🔐 Operating across OFFICIAL: Sensitive, SECRET strategic and SECRET deployed networks

ASCA’s role is to rapidly pull disruptive technologies through to capability, working with industry and academia using agile, mission-based approaches.

You’ll be embedded in that mission environment – helping design, secure and guide the end-to-end Mission INDRA system.

💼 About Azooa

Azooa is a digital innovator providing top-tier ICT and engineering resources to the Federal Government, with a particular focus on the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

We’re proud to be:

• 🇦🇺 100% Australian owned and operated
• 🙅 ♂️ No overseas staff – all work is delivered by Australian-based professionals
• 🚀 A rapidly growing company embedded in the Federal Government digital and Defence ecosystem

This role is part of our response to an ASDEFCON Defence Support Services (DSS) RFQTS for Mission INDRA. We’re seeking Expressions of Interest now, so we can include the right specialist in our proposal.

🧠 The Role – What You’ll Do

You’ll act as a Solutions Architect & Business Analyst (Engineering Support – System Security) at Level 3 (Advanced Practitioner), supporting Mission INDRA’s end-to-end system engineering and security architecture.

You’ll work primarily from Brindabella Circuit, Canberra ACT, on Defence ICT systems, collaborating with ASCA, AGO, DIG, JCG and other key stakeholders.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

You won’t just be writing documents – you’ll be shaping a mission system. Key responsibilities include:

1. Engineering Approach & System Architecture

• 🧩 Support the development of the engineering approach for the Mission INDRA end-to-end system
• 🏗️ Provide systems architecture and system security engineering input into solution options
• 🧭 Help align system design with Defence policies, KPPs and mission outcomes

1. Software Development Strategy & Management

• 📘 Develop the Software Development Strategy (Engineering Management System)
• 🗂️ Develop the Software Management Plan, covering:
• 📦 Version control
• 🚀 Release management
• 🛠️ Maintenance and sustainment approach

1. System Integration & Performance

• 🔗 Support and monitor integration planning for:
• Field testing
• Evaluation
• Broad deployment
• 📑 Develop the System Integration Plan
• 📊 Develop System Performance Reviews, including Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), on a 90-day sprint cycle

1. Security Architecture & Risk Management

• 🛡️ Coordinate the development of the System Security Plan (SSP) and Annex (SSP-A)
• ⚖️ Lead the development of the Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP)
• 🧱 Ensure alignment with Defence security frameworks, DISP requirements and assurance expectations

1. Operational & Requirements Artefacts

• 🧪 Develop a Concept of Operations (CONOPS/OCD) that describes how Mission INDRA will be used by Defence stakeholders
• 📚 Define system use cases across networks and user groups
• 🎯 Lead the System Requirements Definition, including:
• 🤖 AI-specific requirements
• ⚙️ Functional & performance requirements
• 📈 Alignment with defined KPPs

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• 🤝 Work closely with ASCA and lead agencies (AGO, DIG, JCG) in a collaborative delivery environment
• 📅 Participate in weekly progress meetings, providing succinct written updates, issue logs and risk identification
• ✅ Support reviews, approvals and alignment with ASDEFCON DID templates and CASG policies

🧾 Key Deliverables (Indicative)

You’ll be responsible for (or heavily contributing to) artefacts such as:

• 📗 Software Development Strategy (Engineering Management System)
• 📘 Software Management Plan (including versioning, release management, maintenance)
• 🔗 System Integration Plan
• 📊 System Performance Reviews & KPP definitions (per 90-day sprint)
• 🔒 System Security Plan (SSP) & Annex (SSP-A)
• ⚖️ Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP)
• 📜 Concept of Operations (CONOPS/OCD)
• 🧩 System Use Cases
• 🧾 System Requirements Definition (AI-specific, functional, performance, KPP-aligned)

You’ll also support review/acceptance cycles with Defence, including incorporation of feedback and alignment with ASDEFCON and CASG guidance.

🧩 About You – Skills & Experience

We’re looking for a Level 3 Advanced Practitioner in Systems and Software Engineering – System Security with a blend of architecture & analysis skills.

✅ Must-Have

• 🇦🇺 Australian citizen (mandatory)
• 🔐 Current AGSVA NV1 or above (or ability to quickly re-activate)
• 🧠 Demonstrated system security engineering experience in complex, multi-network Defence or Federal Gov environments
• 🏗️ Strong background as a Solutions Architect / Systems Engineer with understanding of end-to-end mission systems
• 📊 Experience defining and tracking Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and system performance measures
• 📘 Proven experience producing structured engineering documentation, ideally with:
• ASDEFCON DID-style documents
• System engineering plans and integration artefacts
• Security artefacts (SSP, SRMP, etc.)
• 🧮 Strong requirements engineering and business analysis skillset – from capturing operational needs through to traceable system requirements and use cases
• 🤝 Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across Defence, intelligence, and multi-agency environments
• 🗂️ Familiarity with working entirely on Defence ICT systems, including secure repositories and document controls

⭐ Nice-to-Have

• 🌦️ Exposure to METOC (meteorological & oceanographic) data, ISR or related information domains
• 🛰️ Experience with SECRET and above networks and cross-domain solutions
• 📐 Familiarity with CASG systems integration guidance and Defence engineering policies
• 🛡️ Experience working within or alongside organisations with DISP Level 2 Governance and Personnel
• 🤖 Exposure to AI-enabled systems and the specific security and performance considerations they bring

🎁 What You’ll Get with Azooa

When you work with Azooa, you’re not just “on a contract” – you’re part of a specialised, Australian-owned Defence and Government delivery team.

Here’s what we offer:

• 💰 Highly competitive daily rates, aligned with DSS Panel expectations for a Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
• 🧑 💻 Focused mission work – you’ll be contributing directly to a major ASCA mission delivering real capability
• 🧠 Access to a community of highly skilled peers across cyber, engineering, architecture and delivery
• 🚀 The chance to grow with a fast-expanding digital innovator in the ACT Defence ecosystem
• 🧩 Support in navigating contracts, panel processes and Defence stakeholder environments
• 🔄 Opportunities to be considered for future RFQs and missions through our pipelines with Commonwealth agencies

📅 Timing & Engagement

• 📍 Location: Brindabella Circuit, Canberra ACT (on-site Defence environment)
• 🕒 Indicative Engagement: From 5 January 2026 to 30 June 2026 (subject to contract award)

We are currently finalising our response to the RFQTS and want to lock in the right candidate profile as part of our submission.

📲 How to Express Interest (Easy Apply)

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🔔 Stay in the Loop

Even if your availability is a little further out, we’d still love to hear from you – especially if you:

• Work in system security engineering,
• Operate in the Canberra/ACT Defence space, and
• Want to be part of innovative Federal Government projects powered by Azooa.

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