1 Senior Cloud Security Specialist
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About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview IP Australia is seeking a senior Cloud Security Specialist, Zscaler SME, to provide specialist advisory, architecture, engineering, operational uplift and knowledge transfer services in support of its Zero Trust program. Purpose The engagement is focused on capability uplift and sustainable operations rather than ongoing operational augmentation, so that APS staff can independently operate, troubleshoot and enhance the platform following the engagement. Scope The scope includes: Specialist advisory services to support IP Australia's Zero Trust program Architecture and engineering services to mature and optimise the Zscaler environment Strengthening monitoring and observability within the environment Improving resilience of the platform Progressing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code practices Working closely with Network, Cloud and Security staff Mentoring, documentation, shadowing and structured knowledge transfer to APS staff Instructions to Tenderers This RFQ is closed to invited Suppliers only. Enquiries Buyer contact: procurement@ipaustralia.gov.au
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