Senior Security Systems Engineer

RFQ-ASD-LH-04614 Senior Security Systems Engineer

Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance is essential.

These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).

About this Role

ASD requires an EL 1 equivalent Security Systems Engineer to fill positions with Government Uplift's Cyber Security Remediation Program (CURP). Systems Engineers are subject matter experts required to provide advice, design, implement, and remediate security controls across a suite of technologies for multiple external Australian Government entities, ranging across a number of systems.

Estimated start date : Monday, 30 March 2026

Initial contract duration : 12 months

Extension term : 12 months

Number of extensions : 2

Location of work

ACT, VIC, NSW

Working arrangements

Onsite. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have NV1 clearance.

About the Company

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.

Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.

A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work across multiple external Australian Government entities to deliver advice and implement security controls, enhancing the security posture of systems from Official to Top Secret.
• Develop documentation for security engineering and administrative tasks (e.g. SOPs, Request for Change, design documentation, as-built-as-configured, etc.).
• Facilitate and participate in workshops focused on security engineering design and remediation activities.
• Develop and test prototype security configurations to inform the development of advice and guidance.
• Implement security controls in accordance with ASD's Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, or other industry cyber security standards.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Benefits

Why work for ASD?

Why Kinexus?

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.

All applications should include your resume as a Word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad on 0449 511 324.

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