IT Security Architect — Lead Security Strategy & Architecture

AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly culture

Great work-life balance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ahpra is seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to lead the ongoing maturity of our cyber security capability, building a high-performing team and shaping the strategy, architecture and future direction of security across the organisation.

Reporting to the National Director, Information & Cybersecurity, the role leads security architecture and engineering, guiding risk identification, secure-by-design practices and uplift initiatives with close collaboration across Security Operations,

Qualifications

• Experience leading security architecture and engineering initiatives.
• Strong ability to drive risk identification and implement security controls.
• Knowledge of secure-by-design principles across an organisation.
• Leadership skills with ability to build and uplift a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ahpra's security architecture and engineering capability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team.
• Drive strategy, roadmap and uplift initiatives across security domains.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Technology, projects and stakeholders.

Job description

Ahpra is seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to lead the ongoing maturity of our cyber security capability, building a high-performing team and shaping the strategy, architecture and future direction of security across the organisation.

Reporting to the National Director, Information & Cybersecurity, the role leads security architecture and engineering, guiding risk identification, secure-by-design practices and uplift initiatives with close collaboration across Security Operations,