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About the Client
Our client is a prominent Australian government entity dedicated to maintaining and enhancing national security through advanced technological solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team and contribute to the development and management of their Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in reviewing, developing, and shaping the client's PKI. Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
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 current NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until 18 June 2025.
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.
PKI Subject Matter Expert
| Job title : | PKI Subject Matter Expert |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $150 - $185 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-06-04 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-53043 |
| Contact name : | Mohammed Samsam |
| Contact email : | mohammeds@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 1 day ago |
Our client is a prominent Australian government entity dedicated to maintaining and enhancing national security through advanced technological solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team and contribute to the development and management of their Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in reviewing, developing, and shaping the client's PKI. Key responsibilities include:
- Regularly reviewing and updating existing PKI-related artefacts, including the core PKI and Gatekeeper-endorsed PKI documentation set of the Certificate Practice Statement (CPS) and all related x509 Certificate Policies (CP).
- Providing advice, guidance, and reporting to the PKI Policy Board.
- Liaising with relevant high-level areas to ensure PKI policies have full legal and financial endorsement.
- Supporting projects seeking PKI support through meetings and documentation review.
- Actively participating in supporting international outcomes and agreements related to PKI, including attending teleconferences and actioning items as directed by the PKI Operations Manager.
- Assisting the PKI Operations Manager with the yearly PKI audit, including preparation, response to audit findings, and reporting to Gatekeeper and the PKI Policy Board via the Common Certificate Authorities Database (CCADB).
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Smartcards
- Card Management Systems
- Middleware software and infrastructure (card readers, drivers, and applet middleware) in a Standard Operating Environment (SOE)
- Gatekeeper
- Certification Authority Browser Forum (CA/B) Forum
- Policy development in the international arena, particularly within the "Five Eyes" community
- PKI-related policy development
- Contract until 30 June 2025, with an option for a 12-month extension.
- A unique opportunity to work with a leading Australian government client.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- The chance to contribute to national security and technological advancements.
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 current NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until 18 June 2025.
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.