Job Description
About the Client
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Our client is a large Australian Government organisation responsible for delivering secure and trusted digital services that support critical national capabilities. Operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, the organisation relies on robust identity, cryptographic, and security frameworks to protect information, systems, and users.
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They are seeking an experienced PKI Subject Matter Expert to provide strategic policy support, governance expertise, and technical guidance across a mature Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment.
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About the Role
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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced PKI professional to support the ongoing development, governance, and evolution of a large-scale Public Key Infrastructure environment.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide policy advice and support across a range of PKI-related initiatives, ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards, government frameworks, and evolving security requirements.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Reviewing, maintaining, and updating PKI-related policies, procedures, Certificate Practice Statements (CPS), and Certificate Policies (CP).
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Ensuring PKI documentation remains aligned with applicable trust frameworks, standards, and certification requirements.
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Providing advice, guidance, and reporting to governance and policy boards.
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Engaging with stakeholders to obtain legal, financial, and operational endorsement of PKI policies and initiatives.
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Supporting projects requiring PKI expertise through consultations, workshops, meetings, and documentation reviews.
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Contributing to international PKI-related initiatives, forums, and working groups.
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Supporting the annual PKI audit process, including preparation activities, audit responses, remediation actions, and reporting.
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Assisting with policy development and compliance activities relating to smart card technologies and digital identity solutions.
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Supporting the ongoing evolution of PKI capabilities, including emerging cryptographic technologies and future security initiatives.
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Monitoring developments in PKI, cryptography, and security standards to help maintain compliance and best practice.
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Providing support and guidance as directed by senior PKI leadership.
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The Successful Candidate
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To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
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PKI governance, compliance, and policy development.
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Smart card technologies and Card Management Systems.
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Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
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Middleware software and infrastructure, including card readers, drivers, and applet middleware.
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Certificate Authorities and digital certificate management.
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Gatekeeper framework.
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WebTrust and ACP-185 standards.
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Certification Authority Browser Forum (CA/B Forum) requirements and trust programs.
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Cryptographic technologies and security frameworks.
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Development of policies, standards, and governance frameworks within complex environments.
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International policy development and collaboration, particularly within allied or multinational environments.
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Stakeholder engagement, governance reporting, and audit support.
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Emerging security technologies, including post-quantum cryptography and future PKI capability development.
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What is on Offer
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Contract until 30 June ****, with an option for a 12-month extension.
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A unique opportunity to work with a leading Australian government client.
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A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
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Competitive remuneration and benefits.
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Opportunity to work on complex and nationally significant security and digital identity initiatives.
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Security Requirements
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To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work setting, our client has requested that all candidates are required to holda current NV1 Security Clearance.

📌 Pki Subject Matter Expert (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra