Principal Cyber Security Technical Professionals

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Pinaka Technology Solutions Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Principal Cyber Security Technical Professionals

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must hold active NV1 security clearance.

What to submit?

  1. A tailored resume in docx format

  2. A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.

RFQ Details

  • RFQ ID: LH-03616

  • Closing Date: Thursday, 19 June :59pm (Canberra time)

  • Estimated Start Date: Monday, 07 July 2025

  • Initial Contract Duration: 12 months

  • Extension Term: 12 months

  • Number of Extensions: 2

  • Experience Level: EL2 equivalent

  • Security Clearance: Must hold NV1

Client Details
  • Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

  • Location of Work: ACT

  • Working Arrangements: Hybrid

    Typically 3 days in-office and 2 days remote per week, subject to role needs and negotiation with selected candidates.
  • Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details

DFATs Cyber Security and Networks Branch requires Cyber Security Engineers / Platform Specialists to support its Cyber Sustainment Section. The roles focus on technical improvements, security posture uplift, and maintenance of critical IT systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and support across Cyber Security, Project, and Operational branches

  • Uplift and maintain platforms in areas such as:

    • Application Control

    • Vulnerability Scanning

    • Linux Infrastructure Support

    • Privileged Access Management

    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

  • Deliver current and upcoming cyber security projects

  • Contribute to a diverse team supporting multiple security platforms

  • Apply SFIA-based frameworks to service delivery

Selection Criteria

Max 5000 characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)

Essential Criteria

  1. Linux / RHEL / Redhat Satellite / IDM / FA Policy D

  2. App Control / Carbon Black / WDAC

  3. Tenable Vulnerability Management, RunZero

  4. Privilege Access Management (MFA, Delinea Secret Server, EntraID)

  5. Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI)

  6. Microsoft EntraID Cloud Sync

Desirable Criteria

  1. EntraID Entitlement and Lifecycle Management

  2. Nutanix AOS/AHV Hybrid AOS/ESXi / Prism Central

  3. Microsoft Windows Server Platform and Patching

  4. VMware, Citrix, Powershell Scripting, Ansible, and EntraID Automation

Additional Requirements

  • Acknowledge DFATs stand-down period (46 weeks in DecJan)

  • Confirm express agreement to represent candidate

  • Declare any subcontracting plans (max 300 characters)

  • Declare if an enforceable restraint of trade applies (max 300 characters)

  • Confirm active NV1 clearance (DFAT will not sponsor upgrades or new clearances)



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