Canberra Lead Cryptography Security Engineer (KMS/HSMs)

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking an experienced Lead Cryptography Security Engineer to design, implement and operate an enterprise-scale Key Management System across a multi-classified environment.

The role focuses on cryptographic systems, key lifecycle management, HSMs, certificates, encryption technologies and secure integration patterns, working with architects, cyber security and cloud teams to deliver resilient cryptographic capabilities.

Qualifications

• Enterprise cryptography and encryption technologies.
• PKI design and lifecycle management.
• Key Management Systems (KMS).
• Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Cryptographic assurance and risk assessments.
• Security architecture and secure systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise KMS infrastructure.
• Manage cryptographic key lifecycle: generation, rotation, storage, destruction.
• Configure and support Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Support encryption key management across enterprise platforms.
• Conduct testing, validation and operational readiness activities.
• Develop engineering standards, procedures and implementation guidance.
• Ensure cryptographic platforms meet availability, resilience and performance requirements.
• Integrate KMS with enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Implement secure API-based cryptographic services.
• Support identity and access management integrations.
• Configure encryption services across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
• Support certificate management and machine identity services.
• Troubleshoot interoperability and integration issues.
• Develop automation and deployment capabilities where required.
• Implement controls aligned with ASD ISM, PSPF and security architecture requirements.

Skills

Enterprise cryptography

PKI design

KMS

HSMs

Risk assessments

Security architecture

Cloud cryptography

ISM/PSPF/Zero Trust

Stakeholder engagement

Business translation of crypto

Job description

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking an experienced Lead Cryptography Security Engineer to design, implement and operate an enterprise-scale Key Management System across a multi-classified environment.

The role focuses on cryptographic systems, key lifecycle management, HSMs, certificates, encryption technologies and secure integration patterns, working with architects, cyber security and cloud teams to deliver resilient cryptographic capabilities.