Application Security Architect - Application Development, DevSecOps

Peoplebank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Permanent role

Melbourne CBD location

Bonus potential

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Application Security Architect to join a leading Australian Financial Services organisation undergoing technology and digital transformation. Based in Melbourne CBD, the role offers a permanent position with a hybrid model (2–3 days in the office) and a generous up to $240k package.

You will work closely with engineering teams to embed security throughout the delivery lifecycle, perform threat modelling, provide architecture guidance for applications, APIs

Qualifications

• Strong Application Security Architecture experience.
• Background in Application Development, Software Engineering, or DevSecOps.
• Experience with API security and threat modelling.
• Ability to balance security requirements with delivery outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Provide security architecture guidance across applications, APIs, web and mobile platforms.
• Embed security into solution design and software delivery processes.
• Support DevSecOps and secure engineering practices.
• Partner with architects, developers, and delivery teams to deliver secure outcomes.

Skills

Application Security Architecture

DevSecOps

API security

Agile

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Application Security Architect

Melbourne CBD | Hybrid (2 to 3 Days) | Permanent | Up to $240k Package

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Architect to join a leading Australian Financial Servicesorganisation (Superannuation & Retirement Funds) undergoing significant technology and digital transformation.

This role is ideal for someone who combines security architecture expertise with a strong application development / DevSecops background and enjoys working closely with engineering teams to embed security throughout the delivery lifecycle.

This is not a pure governance or review role. We are looking for someone who can engage with engineers, understand modern development practices, and provide practical security guidance that enables delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments
• Provide security architecture guidance across applications, APIs, web and mobile platforms
• Embed security into solution design and software delivery processes
• Support DevSecOps and secure engineering practices
• Partner with architects, developers, and delivery teams to deliver secure outcomes

About You

• Strong Application Security Architecture experience
• Background in Application Development, Software Engineering, or DevSecOps
• Experience with API security and threat modelling
• Ability to balance security requirements with delivery outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working in Agile environments

What's On Offer

• Up to $240k package + bonus + other perks
• Permanent opportunity
• Melbourne CBD location
• Hybrid working model - 2-3 days in the office
• Opportunity to work across major digital, integration, and application initiatives

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is preferred.

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