At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security architecture initiatives and define secure solutions for complex environments.
- Company: Join a major enterprise with a focus on security innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with diverse stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing strategic technology decisions in security.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in security architecture and excellent communication skills.
- Lead Security Architect | Contract
- Period: 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026
- Location: Any Australian capital city – hybrid working
- Rate: circa $960 per day including super
We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect to join a major enterprise environment.
About the Role
- Define secure solution architectures across complex enterprise environments.
- Influence strategic technology decisions and ensure security is embedded from design through delivery.
- Lead and manage complex security architecture initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Provide trusted guidance on security controls, architecture patterns, risk considerations, and secure-by-design practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain secure architecture patterns, standards and guidelines.
- Work with business, technology, delivery, vendor and security teams to embed effective controls.
- Assess solution designs, identify security risks and provide practical recommendations.
- Support security governance, assurance and operational readiness activities.
- Communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and executive stakeholders.
About You
- Senior-level security architecture experience across enterprise environments.
- Strong background defining security requirements, controls, patterns and solution architecture.
- Ability to influence strategic technology decisions and manage ambiguity in complex programs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level influence.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Lead Security Architect employer: Whizdom
Join a highly regarded organisation in Brisbane Northside that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving significant infrastructure transformation projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in enterprise-scale technologies. Enjoy the benefits of working on high-profile initiatives while contributing to a supportive and technically proficient environment.
