At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and guide secure cyber security architectures in a complex government environment.
- Company: Join SKL Technology, a leader in ICT services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in cyber security architecture and deep knowledge of Australian frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
SKL Technology is currently searching for a motivated
Lead Cyber Security Architect to join our growing client within their ICT Services Division.
The role involves delivering senior-level cyber security architecture services within a complex government environment, working closely with enterprise architects, delivery teams, and executive stakeholders.
You will be responsible for designing, assuring, and guiding secure technology architectures across critical digital platforms, ensuring systems are secure by design, compliant with Australian Government frameworks, and resilient against emerging threats.
The role places a strong emphasis on governance alignment, architecture assurance, system authorisation, and security uplift across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
Location
Flexible (ACT, QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, NT, TAS)
Type
Contract
Length
12 months (with 1 x 12-month extension option)
Citizenship
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP IS ESSENTIAL
WFH
Hybrid (minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and document secure cyber security architectures across complex digital ecosystems.
- Review architecture and design artefacts to ensure alignment with federal security frameworks (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight).
- Provide strategic cyber security guidance to architects, designers, and technical delivery teams.
- Identify and communicate cyber security risks, gaps, and control deficiencies across enterprise platforms.
- Assess changes to government and organisational cyber policies and advise stakeholders on system impacts.
- Contribute to system authorisation, accreditation, and assurance activities, including IRAP assessments.
- Support governance processes and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and architecture directors to uplift security posture across programs.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and capability uplift within internal teams.
- Proven experience operating as a Cyber Security Architect within complex ICT environments.
- Deep knowledge of Australian Government cyber security frameworks, including ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
- Demonstrated experience supporting system authorisation and assurance processes (including IRAP).
- Strong ability to design and assess security controls across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and advisory capability at senior levels.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related disciplines.
- Industry certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
- 10+ years’ experience across IT environments in security architecture, application security, or secure system design.
- Experience working within regulated or high-governance public sector environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT, SAFe, ITIL).
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Cyber Security Architect in Sydney employer: SKL Technology
Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality, where your expertise as a Mobile Automation and AI Tester will directly contribute to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. Our collaborative Agile work culture fosters continuous learning and growth, providing you with ample opportunities to enhance your skills while working on exciting projects in a supportive environment. Located in Australia, we offer a unique chance to engage with complex government and enterprise systems, ensuring your work is both meaningful and impactful.
