Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Security | Multiple locations | NV1

Senior Software Engineer (Multiple Roles)

Location: QLD/ACT/VIC/NSW/SA (Hybrid).

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

- Citizenship: Australian citizenship is required.

- RFQ ID: LH-08505

- Agency: Services Australia

- Closing Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (Australia/Sydney)

- Estimated Start Date: Monday, 01 February 2027

- Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months

- Extension Term: Up to a maximum of 24 months

- Number of Extensions: Not specified

- Experience Level: Senior - EL1 equivalent

- Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

- Location of Work: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA

- Working Arrangements: Hybrid (onsite for the first 6 weeks, then minimum 3 days per week in the nominated office)

- Maximum Hours: 80 hours per week

Job Details

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

Solution Design Managers (Technical Writers) are responsible for developing, maintaining and managing high-quality technical, operational and governance documentation to support cyber security initiatives and ICT project delivery. They work closely with architects, engineers, business analysts, project teams and stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise and fit-for-purpose documentation.

The role supports the delivery of cyber security uplift activities through the development of security documentation, system design artefacts, operational procedures, accreditation evidence and governance materials required to support compliance, assurance and operational outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), security control documentation and accreditation artefacts.

- Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, architecture descriptions, standard operating procedures, implementation guides and user documentation.

- Translate complex cyber security and ICT concepts into clear and consumable documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

- Support compliance activities associated with Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other government cyber security frameworks.

- Work closely with architects, engineers, project managers and business stakeholders to capture requirements and document solution outcomes.

- Maintain documentation repositories and ensure artefacts remain current throughout the system lifecycle.

- Support governance, audit and assurance activities through the preparation of evidence and reporting documentation.

- Facilitate documentation reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

- Contribute to knowledge transfer activities and uplift internal capability through the development of supporting guidance and reference material.

Technical Skills

- Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Programming Interface (APIs)

- JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

- and related integration technologies.

- CI/CD and DevSecOps.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

1. Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments.

2. Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ

3. Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks.

4. Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers.

Desirable criteria

1. Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security, infrastructure, ICT transformation or uplift activities within Services Australia or other Australian Government agencies.

2. Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, compliance obligations and remediation activities.

3. Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud platforms, identity and access management, security operations, infrastructure, applications and data services.

4. Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.

5. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge transfer activities.

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

1. Fair, disclosed margins

2. Clear communication at every stage

3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness

4. Visibility on submissions and process status

5. A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

You choose what's best for you.

1. PAYG through Pinaka

2. Third-party payroll

3. Self-employed (own ABN)

With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.

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