National Security Engagement Lead (Canberra, AU) na BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

National Security Engagement Lead, ANZ  – BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence supports governments, Defence, and industry partners to protect and enhance national security. With strong connections across the FIVE EYES community, we deliver proven capabilities while helping Australia build and strengthen its own sovereign capability.

Our people are motivated by a shared purpose: to work with the National Security community to improve mission and enterprise outcomes, enable secure operations, and contribute to Australia’s resilience.

The Role

As a National Security Engagement Lead, you will work as part of a collaborative team to:

• Build strong and trusted relationships with stakeholders across the National Security community and within BAE Systems.
• Identify opportunities to adapt mature FIVE EYES capabilities and approaches to meet Australian needs, ensuring sovereign outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of practical solutions that improve security outcomes for government and operational partners.
• Support colleagues across business development, product, communications, and marketing to ensure a consistent and customer-focused approach.
• Share insights on sector trends, customer priorities, and competitor activity to inform strategy and delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine commitment to supporting the Australian National Security community and improving mission outcomes.
• Experience working within or alongside National Security, Defence, law enforcement and CNI customers.
• An understanding of international best practice, particularly across the FIVE EYES community, with the ability to apply this knowledge to Australia’s national defence requirements.
• Professional behaviours that demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Strong teamwork skills — able to contribute ideas, listen to others, and work towards shared goals.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and at least 10 years’ sector experience.

Location and Clearance

This role is based in Canberra, ACT and requires a Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance.

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Rewards and benefits in Australia

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.