Lead Security Architect

About This Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of cyber security architecture, solution designs and security controls across enterprise systems
• Conducting security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending practical risk mitigation strategies
• Ensuring security solutions align with government frameworks and industry standards, including the ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and ISO standards
• Developing and maintaining security policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks
• Providing security architecture advice across digital transformation initiatives, system integrations and technology projects
• Working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior executives to support informed security decisions
• Identifying security control gaps, managing risks and supporting ongoing compliance and security improvement initiatives

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience working with Australian Government ICT governance, security policies, standards and frameworks
• Proven experience developing cyber security architecture and detailed security design documentation
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO standards and security risk management frameworks
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and providing advice on risk treatment and compliance
• Security controls, identity and access management, and role-based access controls
• Exposure to complex digital transformation programs across multiple technology domains
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant ICT qualifications or industry certifications
• Must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain an NV1 security clearance

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Senior or Lead Security Architect within a government or similarly complex enterprise environment