At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security architecture initiatives and define secure solutions for complex environments.
- Company: Major enterprise seeking a skilled Lead Security Architect.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunity to influence strategic decisions.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security in a dynamic enterprise environment.
- 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 in Melbourne employer: Whizdom
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