Security Specialist: Essential 8 & Post-Quantum Lead

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus is seeking a Security Specialist in Canberra to lead the Essential 8 maturity uplift and Post-Quantum Cryptography transition activities for a Federal Government client. The role requires TSPV clearance and is on-site in Canberra with an initial 12-month contract and potential extensions.

You will identify risks, coordinate uplift across technical stakeholders, and drive the readiness to a quantum-resistant future in line with PSPF directives and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• TSPV clearance is required.
• Experience delivering security uplift for government systems.
• Familiarity with Essential 8 maturity and PQ transitions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake stocktake of asymmetric cryptography across the Department.
• Develop post-Quantum Cryptography transition plan per ACSC guidance.
• Assess Essential 8 maturity and document PSPF reporting.
• Plan and drive Essential 8 and quantum-resistant uplift activities with stakeholders.
• Develop Essential 8 Transition to Essentials Plan.
• Monitor uplift progress and document PSPF findings.

Skills

TSPV clearance

Stakeholder coordination

Security risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualifications in cyber security

IRAP Assessor

Job description

Kinexus is seeking a Security Specialist in Canberra to lead the Essential 8 maturity uplift and Post-Quantum Cryptography transition activities for a Federal Government client. The role requires TSPV clearance and is on-site in Canberra with an initial 12-month contract and potential extensions.

You will identify risks, coordinate uplift across technical stakeholders, and drive the readiness to a quantum-resistant future in line with PSPF directives and reporting requirements.