Security Specialist (TSPV)

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

Our Federal Government client is seeking a TSPV-cleared Security Specialist to lead the Essential 8 maturity uplift and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQ) transition activities. As required by the PSFP, the Department is required to document and report on Essential 8 maturity, and Post-Quantum readiness. The Security Specialist will identify key risks, drive and coordinate uplift across a range of technical stakeholders and will monitor and report progress. They will play a key role in ensuring the Department identifies, plans, and transitions to an Essential 8 mature, quantum-resistant future.

This will be an initial 12-month contract role with 2 x 12-month extensions, available on-site in Canberra (ACT). Candidates must have a TSPV clearance.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake a stocktake of asymmetric cryptography in use across the Department identifying and documenting risks
• Following ACSC guidance, develop a post-Quantum Cryptography transition plan that ensures compliance and alignment to the PSPF Directive and PSPF reporting.
• Engage capability managers across the Department to assess and document the Essential 8 maturity of systems and capabilities in the Department.
• Working with key technical stakeholders, plan and drive Essential 8 and quantum resistant cryptography uplift activities.
• Develop Essential 8 Transition to Essentials Plan
• Monitor uplift and transition activity progress and document findings for use in PSPF reporting.

Desirable qualifications:

• CISSP or other relevant industry IT security certifications
• Tertiary qualifications in cyber security
• IRAP Assessor

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying contractors to 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.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Grace Meadows on [phone].