High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) Technician

As a High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) Technician at KBR, you will provide specialist engineering and technical expertise supporting HACE across the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and broader Australian Government. This highly specialised position is responsible for technical certification, engineering management, lifecycle support, and governance of cryptographic systems that protect Australia's most sensitive communications. You will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, acquisition projects, logistics teams, and COMSEC specialists to ensure HACE capabilities remain secure, compliant, and operationally effective.

What you'll do

• Conduct technical certification and engineering change activities for HACE devices
• Perform testing and evaluation of HACE equipment, including development of Test Plans and Test Reports
• Provide specialist engineering and technical advice on in-service HACE capabilities within assigned Technical Authority responsibilities
• Support Defence acquisition projects by providing expert advice on HACE engineering and integration
• Implement and maintain the regulated engineering framework governing HACE management
• Assist with technical inspections, audits, and investigations relating to HACE COMSEC incidents
• Provide ongoing engineering support throughout the HACE equipment lifecycle, including collaboration with logistics teams and COMSEC Platoon
• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer on HACE equipment as required
• Ensure engineering activities comply with Defence standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HACE engineering processes and documentation

What you bring

• Significant experience supporting High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) within the Australian Government or Defence environment
• Demonstrated experience with the TACLANE family of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) devices
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical certification, and engineering change processes
• Experience conducting technical testing, evaluation, and documentation development
• Ability to provide expert technical advice across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment activities
• Experience supporting COMSEC operations and cryptographic capability management
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary Defence and Government teams
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent recognised engineering qualification) in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, Systems, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship

Nice to have

• Experience working within an Accredited Australian Engineering Organisation

What we offer

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary including annual reviews
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance
• Career development through online learning, mentorship, and career pathways

About KBR

KBR is a global science, technology, and engineering company delivering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. With approximately 38,000 employees across more than 80 countries, KBR provides technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance support. In Australia, KBR employs around 2,000 people and brings over 65 years of experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition, and national security priorities.