We are seeking a specialised HashiCorp Vault Engineer to lead the architecture and management of secrets across a high-security multi-cloud environment. This role is critical in ensuring that sensitive data, API keys, and credentials are brandished with the highest level of security and efficiency for a major government project.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security Clearance
You MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to the focus on secrets management and sensitive security architecture, applications without a verifiable Australian Government clearance cannot be considered.
The Role
As a Vault Specialist, you will be the custodian of the organisation's most sensitive digital assets. You will design advanced security architectures, develop integration patterns, and serve as the technical authority for secrets management across AWS and Azure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Architecture: Design and implement high-tier Vault architectures, including secret engines, authentication methods, and audit logging.
- Vault Integration: Develop standardised patterns for application onboarding, ensuring teams can consume secrets securely through automated workflows.
- Problem Sovereignty: Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on critical or recurring issues, working with OEMs to resolve complex technical bottlenecks.
- Policy & Governance: Fine-tune Vault policies and access controls (RBAC) to ensure a "least-privilege" security posture across all environments.
- Tactical Operations: Manage day-to-day security tasks, including incident escalation support and the deployment of efficiency-driven platform enhancements.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders and application owners to plan long-term security roadmaps and integrate Vault into enterprise-wide delivery pipelines.
Your Technical Profile
We are looking for a veteran security engineer with 5–10+ years of hands-on experience specifically delivering HashiCorp Vault services in cloud-native environments.
Technical Essentials:
- Vault Mastery: Proven experience developing Vault integration patterns, secret policies, and automation scripts.
- Infrastructure as Code: Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for managing Vault clusters and cloud infrastructure.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Deep understanding of integrating Vault into automated pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and orchestration.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Strong functional knowledge of AWS and Azure IaaS services and their associated security fundamentals.
- Service Management: A solid grasp of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management).
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Highly Regarded: HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate/Professional, or AWS/Azure DevOps certifications.
- Sector Experience: Prior success working within the Australian Government or other highly regulated environments with stringent security requirements.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to perform root cause analysis and translate findings into technical improvements.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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