Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

IAG; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

13% superannuation

20 days annual leave

Parental leave 20 weeks

Resumo da oferta

IAG is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to define the strategic direction for cloud and infrastructure security across Australia and New Zealand. You will establish target-state architectures and roadmaps to guide technology investment, working with delivery, engineering and operations to ensure practical and sustainable security outcomes.

You will influence senior stakeholders, balance risk with business outcomes and drive secure-by-default practices while enabling innovation.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience leading cyber security architecture in large enterprises.
• Practical understanding of cloud and infrastructure security in production.
• Ability to translate security requirements into target-state architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Define cyber security architecture strategy and multi-year roadmaps for cloud/infrastructure security.
• Guide transformation programs with architectural direction for secure delivery.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and engineering teams to align security with business goals.
• Identify risks, gaps and debt; propose practical, implementable solutions.
• Balance security with resilience, cost and operability in real-world environments.
• Create reusable architecture patterns and standards for secure-by-design practices.
• Remain connected to engineering/operational practices to inform decisions.

Conhecimentos

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Architecture strategy

Roadmaps

Stakeholder influence

Security operations

Enterprise security

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Shape the future of cyber security architecture at IAG and help create secure, resilient technology that supports millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand. As an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect, you'll define the strategic direction for cloud and infrastructure security, establishing target-state architectures and roadmaps that guide technology investment and transformation. Working across architecture, engineering and operational teams, you'll ensure security decisions are practical, achievable and supportable in real-world environments. You'll influence senior stakeholders, balance risk with business outcomes, and drive secure-by-default practices that strengthen resilience while enabling innovation. This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney) or Naarm (Melbourne).

What You'll Do

• Define cyber security architecture strategy, target states and multi-year roadmaps across cloud and infrastructure security capabilities.
• Guide major transformation programs by providing strategic architecture direction while working closely with delivery, engineering and operational teams to ensure security outcomes are practical, implementable and sustainable.
• Partner with enterprise architects, engineering teams and business stakeholders to align security outcomes with organisational goals.
• Identify cyber security risks, control gaps and technical debt, recommending practical solutions that account for operational realities, delivery constraints and ongoing support requirements.
• Influence architecture and technology decisions by balancing security, resilience, customer experience, cost, operational supportability and delivery outcomes.
• Establish reusable architecture patterns, principles and standards that enable secure by design and secure by default practices.
• Stay connected to engineering and operational practices, ensuring architecture decisions are informed by real-world implementation, operational experience and lessons learned.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading cyber security architecture within large, complex enterprise environments, complemented by hands‑on experience delivering, operating or supporting security and technology platforms.
• Strong capability across cloud security, infrastructure, identity, networks and Zero Trust principles, with a practical understanding of how these capabilities are implemented and operated in production environments.
• Ability to develop architecture strategies, roadmaps and target state technology directions.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and influencing decisions without direct authority.
• Strong judgement balancing cyber risk, business priorities, operational realities and practical delivery considerations.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as financial services, insurance or similar environments.
• A collaborative approach and ability to turn complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes.
• Experience working in engineering, infrastructure, cloud, security operations or platform delivery roles before moving into architecture is highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Thursday 29th October 2026 11:59PM AEDT

Please note – full time, part time, and job-sharing arrangements will be considered.

Adjustments and Support

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More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose‑led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work‑life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous‑led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.