Cryptography Security Engineer (TSPV)

This role requires an Australian citizenship with an active TSPV security clearance. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance.

Our Federal Government client requires experienced Security Engineers/Cryptographic Systems Engineers to support the design, implementation, integration, operation and security assurance of an enterprise-scale Key Management System (KMS) capability operating across its multi-class security environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in cryptographic technologies, key lifecycle management, hardware security modules (HSMs), certificate services, encryption solutions and secure integration patterns to enable the delivery of a resilient, compliant and secure enterprise cryptographic capability.

This is a 12-month contracts with 2 x 12-month extension options.

This role is based on-site in Canberra (ACT).

Key duties and responsibilities: Cryptographic Engineering

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise key management infrastructure and supporting cryptographic services.
• Implement cryptographic key lifecycle processes including generation, storage, rotation, archival, recovery and destruction.
• Configure and support Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and associated cryptographic services.
• Implement encryption key management controls across enterprise systems and platforms.

System Integration

• Integrate KMS capabilities with enterprise platforms, applications and infrastructure services.
• Implement secure API-based integrations supporting cryptographic operations.
• Configure encryption services across cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and interoperability issues.

Security Engineering

• Implement security controls in accordance with ASD ISM, PSPF and security architecture requirements.
• Support secure configuration, hardening and ongoing maintenance of cryptographic systems.
• Investigate security incidents affecting cryptographic infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with approved security baselines and standards.

Operations and Support

• Monitor system health, performance and availability.
• Participate in change, release and configuration management processes.
• Maintain technical documentation and engineering artefacts.
• Provide specialist advice to operational and project teams.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.

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