1 Lead/Senior ICT Security Engineer - TSPV, SPPs - Fed Govt!

HiTech Group
NSWFull time

Listed 5 Oct 2026

  • High Profile Federal Government Department
  • Initial 12 month contract + 24 month extension option!
  • Rewarding hourly rates $$$

One of Australia's high profile Federal Government departments is looking to engage experienced Lead / Senior ICT Security Engineers to support the secure delivery and ongoing management of existing and emerging ICT capabilities operating in highly secure environments. The successfulexperienced Lead / Senior ICT Security Engineers will secure a 12 month contract with the view to be extended for a further 24 months and receive a rewarding hourly rate!

The successful Lead / Senior ICT Security Engineers will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Under direction from the Deputy Director, manage and develop IT system security activities.
  • Achieve Authority to Operate (ATOs), previously referred to as Security Accreditations.
  • Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Write supporting documentation in support of Executive briefs to senior management with a view to seeking approvals.

The successful Lead / Senior ICT Security Engineers will have experience in the following:

  • Demonstrated experience leading security engineering activities for complex ICT systems, including the implementation and assessment of security controls to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation in secure environments.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting security risk and threat assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and documenting residual risks within government or enterprise ICT environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, review and maintain security accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), risk assessments, security briefs and executive approval documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with ICT engineers, project teams, cyber security practitioners, accreditation authorities and senior stakeholders to achieve security outcomes and project milestones.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team within a high profile Federal Government department. The successful Lead / Senior ICT Security Engineers will be offered an initial 12 month contract with the view to extend for further 24 months and receive a rewarding hourly rate! If you have the required skills DON’T DELAY, APPLY NOW please forward your resume to ******************* quoting ref number JK0028. today! For more opportunities go to ******************.