TSPV-Cleared Lead Cryptography Security Engineer (Canberra)

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Scope Group in Canberra is seeking a driven Lead Cryptography Security Engineer with TSPV clearance to support Defence and National Intelligence programs.

You will design, implement and operate cryptographic solutions across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments, spanning KMS, HSMs and PKI, while upholding ISM/PSPF requirements.

This role emphasizes security assessments, risk analysis, engineering documentation and clear guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and supporting cryptographic solutions in enterprise or classified environments.
• Experience with KMS, HSMs, PKI and encryption technologies.
• Experience integrating cryptographic services across cloud, hybrid-cloud and on-premises environments.
• Knowledge of ISM and PSPF security frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience at SFIA Level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support cryptographic solutions in enterprise or classified environments.
• Provide specialist technical advice and communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering standards and implementation guidance.

Skills

Cryptography security engineering

Security assessments

Tools

KMS

HSMs

PKI

Job description

Vertical Scope Group in Canberra is seeking a driven Lead Cryptography Security Engineer with TSPV clearance to support Defence and National Intelligence programs.

You will design, implement and operate cryptographic solutions across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments, spanning KMS, HSMs and PKI, while upholding ISM/PSPF requirements.

This role emphasizes security assessments, risk analysis, engineering documentation and clear guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.