At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure systems and provide expert security advice across various environments.
- Company: Leading government organisation focused on cyber security.
- Benefits: Competitive contract terms, professional development, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Encourages diversity and provides support for individuals with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in cyber security architecture and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Contract & Location
Contract
Initial 12 months with 2×12‑month extension options
Security Clearance
Minimum NV1 required
Location
Canberra, ACT (Onsite)
Our Client a leading Government organisation is seeking two experienced Cyber Security Architects to join a highly specialised cyber architecture and assurance function.
These roles will play a critical part in ensuring systems are designed and operated in line with Australian and international security standards.
You will provide expert security architecture and assurance advice across enterprise, cloud, infrastructure, and application environments.
Working closely with enterprise architects, governance teams, project managers, and ICT delivery teams, you'll help embed security at every stage of system design and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain secure architecture frameworks aligned with government standards (including ISM, PSPF, and NIST).
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Provide specialist security advice across ICT initiatives, including cloud, infrastructure, and software development.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policy requirements, and data protection obligations.
- Support cyber incident response activities and post‑incident remediation.
- Monitor emerging cyber threats and technologies to continuously improve security posture.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in cyber security architecture and secure system design.
- Strong understanding of government cyber security frameworks and standards.
- Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, and/or Dev Sec Ops practices.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience providing security oversight across large or complex IT projects.
- Knowledge of privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders on strategic security decisions.
We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability.
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