- 12 month contract + 2 x 12 month extension options!

- Canberra or Adelaide locations – Onsite – Positive Vetting required!

- Rewarding hourly rates!

We are seeking an experienced Security Specialist to join a high-performing Federal Government Department. The successful Security Specialist will lead Essential 8 maturity uplift and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) transition activities, identifying security risks, developing transition plans and coordinating security improvements across complex ICT environments. The successful candidate will secure an initial 12 month contract with 2 x 12 month extension options and receive rewarding hourly rates.

The Security Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

- Conducting stocktakes of asymmetric cryptography and identifying associated security risks

- Developing Post-Quantum Cryptography transition plans aligned with ACSC guidance and PSPF requirements

- Assessing and documenting Essential 8 maturity across enterprise systems and capabilities

- Coordinating Essential 8 uplift and quantum-resistant cryptography transition activities

- Monitoring security uplift progress and preparing documentation for PSPF reporting





The Security Specialist will have experience in the following:

- 5+ years of experience in IT Security or Security Architecture within complex ICT environments

- Strong experience conducting Essential 8 maturity assessments and developing security artefacts

- Knowledge of pre-quantum and post-quantum cryptography, risk identification and remediation, including the LATICE framework

- Experience developing security uplift strategies, transition plans and compliance reporting

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with CISSP, IRAP or relevant cyber security qualifications highly regarded

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Specialist looking to join a leading Federal Government Agency and contribute to critical cyber security uplift initiatives. This long-term opportunity offers an excellent working setting and rewarding contracting rates. If you have the required skills , DON'T DELAY, APPLY NOW! Please forward your resume to ******************* , quoting reference number LH0126 today! For more exciting opportunities, visit ****************** .

📌 Security Specialist - Essential 8 / Post-Quantum Cryptography - Federal Govt! (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 HiTech Group
📍 Australian Capital Territory