Cyber Security Architect

Talent Corp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking a hands-on Senior Cyber Security Architect to lead security architecture across cloud, enterprise networks, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms in Melbourne. You will design secure cloud architectures, reference patterns and remediation strategies while embedding Secure by Design across major initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and security teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions, strengthen identity controls, and advance a strong

Qualifications

• Extensive IT security background with 5+ years in security architecture.
• Strong AWS and Azure cloud security architecture experience.
• Broad enterprise security expertise spanning networks, M365, Entra ID and Zero Trust.
• Experience designing security reference architectures and implementing cloud security controls.
• Knowledge of security tooling, threat modelling, risk management and security frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and uplifting existing environments as well as new designs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, translating security requirements into practical outcomes.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, AI platform security or large-scale transformation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across cloud, networks and identity platforms.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures, controls, and reference patterns.
• Review solutions, identify gaps, and drive remediation initiatives.
• Embed Secure by Design principles across projects and environments.
• Design security architecture for cloud-based innovation and engineering contexts.
• Strengthen identity, Zero Trust, network segmentation, and cloud security controls.
• Integrate security technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CSPM and PAM.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure and cyber security teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Security architecture

AWS & Azure security

Zero Trust

Identity platforms

Threat modelling

Security tooling

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

CSPM

PAM

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Cyber Security Architect to lead security architecture across cloud, enterprise networks, Microsoft 365 and identity platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. You'll play a key role in strengthening its security posture, shaping modern cloud security architecture and embedding Secure by Design principles across major technology initiatives.

If you're a technically strong architect who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and turning security strategy into practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

• Lead security architecture across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise networks and identity platforms.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures, security controls and reusable reference patterns.
• Review existing solutions, identify security gaps and drive remediation initiatives.
• Embed Secure by Design principles across new and existing technology projects.
• Design security architecture for cloud-based innovation and digital engineering environments.
• Strengthen identity, Zero Trust, network segmentation and cloud security controls.
• Integrate security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CSPM and PAM.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure and cyber security teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions.

Skills and experience

• Extensive experience in IT or cyber security, including 5+ years in security architecture.
• Strong hands-on AWS and Azure cloud security architecture experience.
• Broad enterprise security expertise spanning networks, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Zero Trust.
• Experience designing security reference architectures and implementing cloud security controls.
• Strong understanding of security tooling, threat modelling, risk management and security frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and uplifting existing environments, not just designing new solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex security requirements into practical outcomes.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, AI platform security or large-scale enterprise transformation will be highly regarded.

If you're a hands-on Cyber Security Architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.