Cyber Security Architect - IT / OT

Reo Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Mining in Sydney is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to shape and lead the security architecture across IT and OT environments. This role collaborates with Enterprise Architecture, Group Cyber Security and site stakeholders to embed secure design in major technology initiatives.

Based in Sydney, you will influence security strategy across Australia and Canada, drive governance, and mature cyber architecture practices to strengthen our security posture while supporting safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing secure IT and OT environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security architecture, risk management and governance.
• Experience assessing security risks and embedding security controls into technology solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational environments.
• Experience working with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams and business leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• GICSP, IEC62443 or equivalent OT/industrial cyber security certifications highly desirable.
• Broader TOGAF and SABSA credentials well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Evolution's cyber security architecture framework.
• Define security standards, principles and design patterns for IT and OT environments.
• Partner with architects, engineers and operational stakeholders to embed security into solution design.
• Assess security risks and ensure appropriate controls are incorporated into technology initiatives.
• Support architecture governance activities and Architecture Review Board processes.
• Provide expert guidance on cyber security strategy, threat management and technology risk.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security architecture, standards and practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Cyber security leadership

Industrial OT security

Mining/OT expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or IT

Job description

Cyber Security Architect = Evolution Mining Sydney NSW

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Our operational diversity offers our people access to a broad range of experiences and career opportunities across the business.

Working from our Sydney CBD Group Office, you'll collaborate with teams across Australia and Canada, helping strengthen the security and resilience of critical technology environments that support safe and efficient operations.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to help shape Evolution's cyber security architecture capability across both corporate IT and operational technology (OT) environments.

Reporting to the Enterprise Architecture Lead, with a close working relationship with the Group Manager Cyber Security, you'll provide architecture leadership and security guidance across enterprise technology initiatives, operational systems and major projects. You'll work closely with architects, technology teams, operational stakeholders and business leaders to ensure security is embedded into technology design, governance and decision making.

This role goes beyond design reviews and governance. You'll help build and mature cyber architecture practices, influence long-term technology strategy and work across both IT and OT environments to improve Evolution's security posture while supporting safe and reliable operations. Based in Sydney, the role will include engagement with operational sites and technology stakeholders across Australia and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Evolution's cyber security architecture framework.
• Define security standards, principles and design patterns for IT and OT environments.
• Partner with architects, engineers and operational stakeholders to embed security into solution design.
• Assess security risks and ensure appropriate controls are incorporated into technology initiatives.
• Support architecture governance activities and Architecture Review Board processes.
• Provide expert guidance on cyber security strategy, threat management and technology risk.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security architecture, standards and practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business stakeholders.

About You

You combine strong technical cyber security capability with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive practical outcomes.

Your experience may include enterprise architecture, solution architecture, cyber security leadership or industrial cyber security, ideally within mining, utilities, energy or other operational technology environments.

Your experience will include:

• Experience designing and implementing secure IT and OT environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security architecture, risk management and governance.
• Experience assessing security risks and embedding security controls into technology solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational environments.
• Experience working with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams and business leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• GICSP, IEC62443 or equivalent OT/industrial cyber security certifications highly desirable.
• Broader TOGAF and/or SABSA credentials well regarded.