Lead Cyber Security Specialist LH-01883

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

As a Security Architect, your role will be vital in the safeguarding of our most critical assets. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of security solutions that protect sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging threats. You will work together with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded in every layer of the infrastructure and that best practices in cybersecurity are maintained across all initiatives. We are seeking candidates who possess SFIA Level 5-6 experience for this role.

ONI is seeking to engage one (1) full-time labour hire contractor for the provision of Cyber Security Specialist/Architect services to support its Digital and Data Division. Below is a general guide on what ONI is seeking for each of these roles. The role is to be performed in ONI's offices in Barton, ACT, with flexible working arrangements to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Estimated start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months

Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: SFIA 5

Location of work: Canberra

Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week.

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: An active TOP SECRET POSITIVE VETTING (TSPV) clearance is required for this role. Contract execution is subject on ONI clearance recognition which may take several weeks.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop and design secure IT infrastructures and architectures ensuring the protection of sensitive data, networks and systems against emerging cyber threats.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Enforce security standards, policies, and best practices across all technology platforms, ensuring alignment with industry and agency regulations.
• Design and implement security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption and identity, and access management and data loss prevention to safeguard IT environments.
• Develop incident response plans and collaborate with IT and security teams to investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal impact.
• Ensure that security measures comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards, conducting regular audits to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, legal, and business to integrate security measures into the agency's overall strategy and workflows.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security best practices, ensuring employees understand and follow security protocols.
• Implement monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security threats in real-time. Generate reports for senior management to track security performance and improvements.
• Oversee the security of cloud environments and network infrastructures, ensuring robust protection against unauthorised access, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of existing security architectures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements to strengthen defences.
• Stay informed of the latest security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the agency's security posture evolves in response to emerging risks.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in cyber security for government. Relevant formal education or training and demonstrated application of technical cyber security skillset.
• Proven expertise in Cyber GRC, including governance, risk management, compliance, and the use of GRC tools to ensure robust cybersecurity practices and regulatory adherence.
• Demonstrated engagement skills, including ability to lead complex technical discussions to reach common understanding and agreement from a broad range of technical specialists.
• Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders.
• Experience working in one or more NIC agencies in a capability delivery or security assurance capacity.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• 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 to Canberra 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.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.

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 Joshua Said 02 9492 7516 . #LI-JS