Cyber Security Architect — Identity, AI & Cloud Security

RBA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Two-year fixed-term contract

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking experienced Cyber Security Architects to shape and implement secure, resilient technology solutions across identity, data and cloud environments. You will lead architecture workstreams, collaborate with stakeholders, and champion secure-by-design practices aligned to regulatory obligations.

The role is a two-year fixed-term contract with a hybrid work environment, offering a platform to influence the cyber posture of a critical national institution within

Qualifications

• Experience in security architecture and risk assessment within large enterprises.
• IAM, authentication, authorization and identity governance experience.
• Cloud security knowledge in Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Familiarity with AI security and zero-trust architectures.
• Ability to apply security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).

Responsibilities

• Lead security architectures, risk assessments and design artefacts.
• Collaborate with business and tech stakeholders to translate requirements into secure solutions.
• Promote secure-by-design practices and implement security controls.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and governance.

Skills

Security architecture

IAM

Cloud security

AI security

Zero Trust

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Cyber Security / Computer Science

CISSP / CCSP / SABSA / TOGAF / GIAC or equivalent certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Tenable

ServiceNow SecOps

GitHub Advanced Security

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking experienced Cyber Security Architects to shape and implement secure, resilient technology solutions across identity, data and cloud environments. You will lead architecture workstreams, collaborate with stakeholders, and champion secure-by-design practices aligned to regulatory obligations.

The role is a two-year fixed-term contract with a hybrid work environment, offering a platform to influence the cyber posture of a critical national institution within