IRAP Assessor at Amentum

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IRAP Assessor Certification, Defence Experience, Secure-by-Design Compliance, Cyberworthiness, System Accreditation, Risk Assessments, SME Advice, Assessment & Authorisation Activities, Engineering Audits, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Scoping Briefs, Contract Change Proposals, Cross Domain Solutions, Windows, Linux, Network Infrastructure

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: IRAP Assessor Role Description: We are seeking a certified IRAP Assessor with demonstrated Defence experience to support a sovereign capability project at Edinburgh. You will lead Architectural Reviews and provide strategic guidance on Secure-by-Design compliance, cyberworthiness, and system accreditation. This role is critical to the Commonwealth of Australia’s (CoA) assurance and governance activities across a high-impact Defence environment. This role aligns with the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), which requires assessors to independently evaluate ICT systems against the Information Security Manual (ISM). IRAP Assessors do not certify systems but provide trusted advice to inform agency risk decisions. Core responsibilities: - Conduct IRAP assessments for classified or sensitive Defence systems - Lead Secure-by-Design architectural reviews and risk assessments - Provide SME advice to support CoA decision-making and initiatives - Execute Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) activities and develop PoAMs - Audit engineering designs and processes for cyberworthiness - Engage with Defence stakeholders (RAAF, DSTG, BAE) and security bodies (ASD, ASIO, DCIAB) - Develop Decision Briefs (DB), Technical Scoping Briefs (TSB), and Contract Change Proposals (CCP) - Represent CoA interests in vendor, contractor, and customer engagements Essential Requirements: - IRAP Assessor certification (ASD-endorsed) - Demonstrated experience with IRAP assessments for classified/sensitive Defence systems - Strong knowledge of ISM, PSPF, DSPF, and cyberworthiness frameworks - NV1 clearance (minimum), with ability to upgrade to NV2 - Australian Citizenship with AUSTEO and ITAR eligibility - Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent technical qualification Desirable Requirements: - Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) - Familiarity with JORN or Over-the-Horizon RADAR systems - Broad technical experience across Windows, Linux, network infrastructure, and virtualisation - Familiarity with DevSecOps, SecAAS, and cyber maturity models (e.g., C2M2) - Professional memberships (AISA, Engineers Australia, AICD) This role operates within a dynamic, high-tempo project environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in complex, fast-paced settings, preferably within Defence or similarly regulated sectors, and a willingness to adapt and contribute flexibly as required. Required Security Clearance Level: NV1 with ability to upgrade to NV2 Location: Edinburgh Weekly Hours: 80 hour flexible fortnight Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. 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Responsibilities

Conduct IRAP assessments for classified or sensitive Defence systems and lead Secure-by-Design architectural reviews. Provide strategic guidance on cyberworthiness and system accreditation to support the Commonwealth of Australia’s assurance and governance activities.