Graduate Cyber Security Consultant (Jan 2026)

The role

As a Saab Graduate, you will work alongside experienced engineers to deliver world leading and innovative projects. 

Saab’s Graduate Program is a two year program, which offers you the opportunity to work in either; a focused program, dedicated to honing technical proficiency in a specific area, or a dynamic experience with structured rotations across two diverse teams within our organisation.

These options are carefully designed to match your unique skills, developmental aspirations, business needs, and personal preferences.

Upon the successful completion of the program, you will be placed into a permanent position within the business so that you can continue the growth of your exciting new career.

The Graduate Cyber Security Consultant will support and provide information security advice and services to support and develop Saab Australia’s Security and Risk line of business.

Our 2026 Cyber Security Consultant program will be based out of our Adelaide office noted below:

Cyber Security Consultant: Supporting advisory engagements with Saab Australia’s existing and future clients – both external and internal to Saab – across our service delivery portfolio, including: Information Security Governance, Risk Assessment and Management, Compliance, Technical Testing, Product Assurance, Cyber Security Strategy

Further, the successful candidate will be:

• Supporting and performing security risk and maturity assessments, establishing information security management systems and applying security frameworks, policies and standards into operational context.
• Identifying, developing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with key partners, vendors, manufacturers and customers through successful engagements, industry events and marketing.
• Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, Health & safety, Bullying, Harassment, Violence and Aggression, and duty of care and the quality management system.

About you

We are looking for talented and inquisitive problem-solvers, who are interested and passionate about designing and developing products that will help to keep people and society safe, which is one of our important core values.

You will be a recent graduate (completed within the last two (2) years), or about to complete a Bachelor’s Degree,

specialising in information technology, cyber security, or related technical discipline.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Knowledge about contemporary information security standards, principles and best practices.
• Stakeholder engagement and management skills, with an ability to leverage this into understanding ongoing customer and partner value preferences
• Experience working within a team environment.
• Communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Broad understanding of technology and technology trends.
• Understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), ISO 27001 and other security frameworks and policy documents.
• Experience with the tools used to perform risk and cyber maturity assessment.

A Defence security clearance is required for these roles, you will be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised.  You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 13.5% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit our Saab Life page.

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to:  reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.