Lead Cryptography Security Engineer - TSPV

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking a Lead Cryptography Security Engineer to lead enterprise cryptographic engineering in secure ICT environments. The role focuses on KMS, HSMs, PKI and encryption services within Canberra-based on-site operations.

Regular WFH is not accommodated, with a 12-month contract and potential extensions. Key responsibilities include designing and deploying KMS infrastructure, managing key lifecycles and certificates, and aligning cryptographic capabilities across cloud, hybrid, and

Qualifications

• SFIA Level 5 capability in cryptographic engineering within secure enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise across KMS, HSMs, PKI, encryption and key lifecycle management.
• Experience with security risk, assurance, accreditation and vulnerability management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to provide specialist technical security advice.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise KMS infrastructure and cryptographic services.
• Manage cryptographic key lifecycles, HSMs, PKI, encryption and certificate services.
• Integrate cryptographic capabilities across cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises environments.
• Conduct security assurance, risk analysis, hardening and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

KMS

HSM

PKI

Encryption

Key Lifecycle

Job description

Lead Cryptography Security Engineer | KMS & HSM

Lead enterprise cryptographic engineering across secure ICT environments, designing and supporting Key Management Systems (KMS), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), PKI and encryption services. This Canberra-based role is onsite, with regular WFH unable to be accommodated.

Location

Canberra, ACT

Work Arrangement

Onsite – regular WFH cannot be accommodated; occasional requests considered.

Contract Duration

12 months, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions

Security Clearance Requirement

TSPV

Closing Date

10.00am, 7 October 2026

Essential Tasks

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise KMS infrastructure and cryptographic services.
• Manage cryptographic key lifecycles, HSMs, PKI, encryption and certificate services.
• Integrate cryptographic capabilities across cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises environments.
• Conduct security assurance, risk analysis, hardening and vulnerability remediation.

Key Criteria

• SFIA Level 5 capability in cryptographic engineering within secure enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise across KMS, HSMs, PKI, encryption and key lifecycle management.
• Experience with security risk, assurance, accreditation and vulnerability management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to provide specialist technical security advice.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance.