Senior Security Engineer - SCEC

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Principal Security Engineer (Defence) to play a leading role in the delivery of complex Defence, security-sensitive and critical infrastructure projects across Australia.

This role requires a highly capable security engineering professional with extensive experience in physical security systems, Defence facilities, secure government environments, critical infrastructure and SCEC-compliant security solutions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across projects, mentor engineering teams, support business growth initiatives and maintain strong client relationships within the Defence and Security sectors.

The ideal candidate will be a SCEC Endorsed Security Consultant (Security Zone Consultant and/or Security Equipment Consultant) or equivalent recognised accreditation and possess significant experience delivering security engineering solutions within Defence, secure government, or other high-security environments.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of physical security and electronic security solutions for Defence, secure government and critical infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical leadership for projects involving secure facilities, classified infrastructure, access control, intrusion detection systems, CCTV, perimeter security and integrated security management systems.

• Develop innovative and practical solutions to complex security engineering challenges while ensuring alignment with client requirements and regulatory obligations.

• Undertake technical reviews, design assurance and verification activities across project portfolios.

• Provide specialist advice on SCEC requirements, Defence security policies and secure-by-design principles.

• Maintain current knowledge of Defence security requirements, SCEC guidance, Australian Standards and emerging security technologies.

About You

Essential

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in security engineering, electronic security systems design and delivery.

• Current SCEC Endorsed Security Consultant accreditation (or ability to obtain and maintain accreditation).

• Demonstrated experience delivering Defence, secure government, critical infrastructure or security-sensitive projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of physical security and electronic security systems.

• Experience leading technical workstreams and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong understanding of Defence security requirements, SCEC standards and security engineering principles.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.

• Current or eligible for an Australian Defence Security Clearance (minimum NV1).

Desirable

• Bachelor of Engineering, Security Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartered status.

• RPEQ, NER, NERA or equivalent professional registrations.

• Experience with secure ICT infrastructure and communications systems.

• Experience supporting Defence estate projects and major capital works programs.

• Working knowledge of integrated building technologies and smart infrastructure solutions.

Our values, culture, and benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing career development

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees. If you are interested in this role, please apply!

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