Cyber Security Architect

Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to lead security architecture across cloud, enterprise networks, M365 and identity platforms. You’ll translate security strategy into practical, scalable solutions while embedding Secure by Design across major initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and remediation, with strong focus on Zero Trust, IAM, and cloud security controls across AWS/Azure environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security architecture.
• Hands-on AWS and Azure cloud security architecture experience.
• Broad enterprise security expertise across networks, M365, Entra ID.
• Experience designing reference architectures and cloud security controls.
• Strong understanding of tooling, threat modelling, risk mgmt and security frameworks.
• Experience uplifting existing environments, not just designing new solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement to translate security needs into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across AWS, Azure, M365, 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 across projects.
• Design security architecture for cloud-based innovation and digital engineering.
• Strengthen identity, Zero Trust, network segmentation and cloud controls.
• Integrate security technologies like Sentinel, Defender XDR, CSPM and PAM.
• Partner with engineering and cyber teams to deliver scalable security solutions.

Skills

AWS security

Azure security

Zero Trust

Threat modelling

Risk management

Security frameworks

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.