Data Security Consultant

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration structure

• Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program

• Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work

• The day off on your birthday each year

• Novated Lease options

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
   

Our Team

Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy.

Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity — no.1 in data security — with more than 6,000 experts and developers worldwide. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, critical infrastructure and space.

Your role
The Data Security Consultant will support the delivery of client-facing data security services across enterprise, government, critical infrastructure and regulated environments.
 

The role will contribute to the development of reusable delivery artefacts, including reference architectures, assessment templates, secure design patterns, operational procedures and proposal content.
 

As a consultant, the role is accountable for leading or supporting technical engagements, assuring deliverable quality, mentoring junior staff and representing the Data Security practice in client discussions.

• Design and support Thales Luna HSM, CipherTrust Manager, Keyfactor, and enterprise PKI architectures and operations

• Manage key lifecycle, certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and related operational procedures

• Integrate cryptographic services with cloud, identity, applications, and network environments

• Conduct security and cryptographic assessments; develop remediation and uplift plans

• Plan and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery for cryptographic and security platforms

• Produce technical documentation, reference architectures, and secure design guidance

• Contribute to bids, proposals, and Data Security service development

• Mentor junior staff and build team capabilities across cryptographic and PKI technologies
   

Your experience
To be successful in this role, you will live in either Canberra or Melbourne and will have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following core technology areas, with the ability and willingness to deepen capability across the broader Data Security portfolio.

• Experience with Thales Luna HSM, CipherTrust Manager, and Keyfactor for design, integration, and support

• Strong knowledge of enterprise PKI, CA services, certificate lifecycle, and cryptographic key management

• Skilled in integrating PKI and cryptographic services with applications, cloud, and identity platforms

• Proficient in security assessments, backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery planning

• Familiar with aligning controls to standards like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Australian ISM

• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
   

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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