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 robust 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.