Cyber Engineer – Australian Security Accelerator Program

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE | Australia’s Australian Security Accelerator Program (ASAP) is designed to attract and integrate experienced technologists, engineers, and cybersecurity professionals into mission-critical national security work. Based in Canberra, at the centre of Australia’s national security ecosystem, ASAP provides a high-impact pathway for career professionals to transition into MITRE’s unique operating model and immediately contribute to complex, real-world missions. As Australia’s first national security charity, MITRE | Australia partners with government, industry, academia, and international allies to solve the nation’s hardest security challenges. ASAP serves as MITRE’s strategic on-ramp for experienced professionals—allowing proven practitioners to rapidly integrate into MITRE programs, apply their expertise at scale, and shape the next generation of national security capability. The program is a three-month, intensive engagement focused on mission delivery, technical leadership, and systems-level impact. Participants are embedded in active MITRE programs supporting Defence, Intelligence, and national resilience partners. The program includes a two-week immersion at MITRE’s U.S. headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Boston, where participants engage directly with global cyber mission leaders, advanced research teams, and allied programs. Following the program, participants transition into permanent senior technical or leadership roles within MITRE | Australia—joining a rapidly growing organisation dedicated to strengthening Australia’s security through trusted, mission-driven innovation. Role & Responsibilities As a Cybersecurity Specialist within MITRE | Australia’s Australian Security Accelerator Program (ASAP), you will operate as a contributor and technical leader on mission-critical cyber programs. You will be embedded directly into active government and defence engagements, where you will help shape cyber strategy, architect secure systems, and guide delivery teams. This three-month program is designed to rapidly integrate experienced practitioners into MITRE’s mission environment, enabling you to apply your expertise to high-consequence problems and influence outcomes from day one. During the program, you will:

• Lead or co-lead cyber mission activities supporting Australian Defence, Intelligence, and national security partners
• Provide technical direction on secure system architecture, cyber risk management, and defensive design across complex environments
• Perform and guide threat modelling, vulnerability analysis, and cyber risk assessments for operational systems
• Support cyber capability development, including maturity uplift aligned to the ISM, Essential Eight, and related Australian Government frameworks
• Advise mission teams on cyber trade-offs, security controls, and operational risk in high-consequence environments
• Collaborate with systems engineers, data scientists, software teams, and government stakeholders to embed security into mission architectures
• Contribute to incident preparedness, resilience planning, and response frameworks for critical systems
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts within project teams, helping build MITRE | Australia’s next generation of cyber talent
• Engage with MITRE’s global cyber community during a two-week immersion in the U.S., including exposure to advanced research, red-blue team operations, and allied cyber programs
• Support integration with U.S. and Five Eyes partners on shared cyber missions and frameworks

Following the program, you will transition into a permanent cybersecurity role within MITRE | Australia, continuing to deliver high-impact work across national and allied security programs. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or higher) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of professional cybersecurity experience in government, defence, critical infrastructure, or regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience designing, securing, or operating complex systems in high-risk or high-consequence environments
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Government cyber frameworks, including the ISM, Essential Eight, and PSPF
• Experience across multiple cyber domains such as architecture, defensive operations, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, or cyber risk management
• Ability to provide technical leadership, make risk-based decisions, and influence stakeholders across technical and executive audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior government and Defence leaders
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including participation in the two-week U.S. immersion

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of cybersecurity or systems security experience in Defence, Intelligence, government, or critical national infrastructure
• Experience leading or shaping cyber programs, architectures, or operational teams
• Deep familiarity with one or more of the following:

 – Cybersecurity architecture for classified or mission-critical systems  – Incident response, threat hunting, or blue-team operations  – Red teaming, adversary emulation, or vulnerability research  – Cyber maturity and risk frameworks for government systems

• Experience working with Australian Defence, intelligence agencies, or national security organisations
• Familiarity with allied cyber frameworks (e.g., Five Eyes, AUKUS, NATO-aligned security models)
• Current NV1 or NV2 clearance, with eligibility for Positive Vetting (PV)
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GCIH, OSCP, or equivalent

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Not Applicable This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Not Applicable Salary compensation range and midpoint: $103,600 - $129,500 - $155,400 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.