Our client is a high-profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.
About the role
You will design, review, test and assure the technical environment, solution designs and solution implementations in accordance with current and emerging security best practice. You will contribute to the technical architecture and security policies and practices.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop security architectures (current, transitional and target) based on agency strategies and plans
- Inform and validate security requirements for new and existing capabilities; apply requirements traceability to solution designs, implementations and configurations.
- Proactively assess the suitability of solution components against relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards and practices; identifying issues and proposing options.
- Degree in Computer Science or another relevant field
- Demonstrated security architecture experience of 3+ years.
What is on offer
- 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
- Competitive hourly rate
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 OR TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Thursday 14th May 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
