Location: Various locations across Australia (Remote and Onsite opportunities available)
Type: Contract, Permanent, or Subcontractor
Summary
SovereignSourced invites skilled Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineers to join our employment register. This register provides access to exclusive roles in industries such as defence, aerospace, technology, and critical infrastructure. While registering your interest doesn’t guarantee immediate placement, it ensures you're considered for opportunities aligned with your expertise as they arise.
About the Role
T&E Engineers are pivotal in ensuring that systems, equipment, and technologies meet stringent performance and safety requirements. These professionals design, execute, and oversee rigorous testing processes, analyse results, and provide recommendations to optimise functionality and reliability.
Salary Range
T&E Engineer salaries range from AUD 90,000 per year for junior roles to AUD 300,000 per year for senior contract roles leading complex test programs in high-demand industries.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and execute detailed test procedures and evaluation programs for systems, software, and hardware.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and client-specific standards during testing processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine system designs based on test outcomes.
Analyse test results and generate detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
Develop and manage test environments, tools, and methodologies.
Identify potential performance, safety, and reliability risks and propose mitigations.
Maintain thorough documentation of testing procedures, results, and compliance reports.
Support lifecycle management, ensuring that test processes align with project milestones and deliverables.
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in test and evaluation engineering, preferably within the defence, aerospace, or technology sectors.
Strong understanding of system engineering principles and test methodologies.
Proficiency in using tools and technologies for simulation, testing, and data analysis.
Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO/IEC, MIL-STD, or AS9100.
Exceptional analytical skills to interpret data and identify performance trends.
Effective communication skills to convey complex technical findings to stakeholders.
Certifications in systems engineering, quality assurance, or related fields are highly regarded.
Benefits of Joining
Access to challenging roles across Australia’s most critical and innovative sectors.
Flexible work arrangements to support your professional and personal priorities.
Competitive compensation packages tailored to your expertise and engagement type.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to industry-leading projects.
Important Note
Joining our employment register means your application will be retained and considered for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Registering does not guarantee immediate placement but ensures you’re among the first to be considered for relevant roles as they arise.
Bluerydge
Technical Vulnerability Assessor (Defence)
17 days ago
Location: Canberra or Melbourne (onsite)
Type: Full-time
Summary
SovereignSourced connects employers with top talent to help them grow, deliver, and thrive across Australia’s most critical industries.
For this role, we are proud to partner with Bluerydge, an Australian-owned cyber security and technology firm trusted to deliver mission-critical capabilities for major organisations and national security initiatives. Bluerydge drives operational excellence through innovative, reliable, and secure solutions.
Bluerydge is seeking a highly capable Technical Vulnerability Assessor to conduct system assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis in support of Defence programs. This role plays a critical part in identifying weaknesses in implementation and securing complex ICT environments that underpin national security capability.
About the Role
As a Technical Vulnerability Assessor, you will perform system-level assessments through active and passive scanning, technical validation, and adversarial simulation. You’ll support assurance processes by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risk impact, and advising on remediation in line with government security requirements.
The role also includes supporting broader cyber risk reporting, documentation, and contributing to the uplift of vulnerability management practices across classified environments.
NOTE: Minimum NV2 Security Clearance is required. TSPV preferred.
Salary Range
Salaries for Technical Vulnerability Assessor (Defence) roles range from $160,000 to $260,000, depending on experience and clearance level.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct technical vulnerability assessments using a range of active and passive methods
Perform penetration testing and exploit simulation on Defence ICT systems
Document and report findings clearly for both technical and executive stakeholders
Engage with stakeholders to advise on vulnerability prioritisation and remediation planning
Contribute to ongoing assessment activities and artefact development
Support artefact management, assurance documentation, and risk analysis as required
Ensure alignment of assessments to applicable frameworks and standards
Skills and Experience
Minimum NV2 Security Clearance (TSPV highly regarded)
Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, ICT, or a related field
Proven experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nessus, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, and similar
Understanding of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
Strong analytical and reporting skills for assessing complex ICT system risk
Experience with risk-based security assessment and remediation
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GSLC, GSNA, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or PCI QSA are highly regarded
Mindset
Objective and risk-aware, with the ability to deliver clear, defensible assessment outcomes
Committed to high standards of accuracy, documentation, and professional integrity
Works independently and with discretion within classified environments
Capable of strategic thinking while executing technical assessment tasks
Focused on delivering value through secure outcomes, not just compliance
Values clarity, accountability, and disciplined engagement with stakeholders
Benefits of Joining
As an award-winning employer of choice and a high-performing cyber security and technology firm, Bluerydge offers a career experience that is both rewarding and meaningful.
Be part of a trusted delivery team protecting critical capabilities and sensitive systems
Engage directly with technical professionals across leading cyber missions
Receive competitive remuneration and recognition for your contribution
Benefit from professional development, mentoring, and access to specialist tools
Enjoy working in an organisation that prioritises mission alignment, discretion, and results
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply or send it to [email protected].
Candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks, including verification of ID, work rights, and current security clearance status.
We will contact suitably qualified candidates with further instructions.
For further discussion, please contact:
· Nathalie – 02 6183 6573
· Andi – 02 6183 6568