Lead Cyber Security Architect

Experis Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis Australia is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Architect to lead security architecture across complex enterprise environments for a Federal Government program. The role requires strategic direction, stakeholder influence, and compliance with government security standards.

Hybrid working arrangement across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD or SA; Australian citizens only; NV1 clearance. Minimum 5 years’ security architecture experience in government settings preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Australian Government ICT governance, policy and standards.
• Experience designing security architectures in large organisations.
• Experience with multiple Agile delivery programs.
• Strong enterprise architecture knowledge across business, security, data, applications, integration and technology.
• Hands-on with Microsoft and AWS security tools.
• Experience developing security frameworks, standards, policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
• ICT qualifications or industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security architecture design across complex enterprise environments.
• Develop and implement security architecture frameworks, standards and controls.
• Provide guidance on technology risk, governance and compliance activities.
• Ensure alignment with Australian Government security requirements and industry best practice.
• Support the delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs and mitigate cyber security risks.
• Mentor team members and provide specialist cyber security expertise.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Governance & policy

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery experience

Cloud security (AWS/Microsoft)

Documentation & reporting

Education

ICT qualifications/certifications

Tools

Microsoft security technologies

AWS security services

Job description

Lead Cyber Security Architect | EL2 Equivalent 12 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension Option Hybrid Working Arrangement Locations: ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD or SA Australian Citizens Only | NV1 Required

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Architect to join a high-profile Federal Government program delivering critical cyber security outcomes across complex enterprise environments.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a security professional who can provide strategic architecture direction, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive best-practice cyber security outcomes across multiple large-scale initiatives.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for providing expert security architecture advice across a broad range of enterprise capabilities, including:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Cyber Security Operations
• Data Platforms, Storage and Analytics
• Payment and Debt Management Systems
• Public-facing Digital Services and API Gateways
• Fraud and Case Management Platforms

Working closely with architects, project teams, business analysts, program managers and executive stakeholders, you will ensure security is embedded into the design and delivery of key technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security architecture design across complex enterprise environments.
• Develop and implement security architecture frameworks, standards and controls.
• Provide guidance on technology risk, governance and compliance activities.
• Ensure alignment with Australian Government security requirements and industry best practice.
• Support the delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs.Work with project teams to identify and mitigate cyber security risks.Influence and engage with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Drive compliance with government security frameworks and standards including PSPF and ISM.
• Contribute to incident management, risk management and security governance initiatives.
• Mentor team members and provide specialist cyber security expertise.

Essential Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within Australian Government environments, with a strong focus on ICT governance, policy and standards.
• Proven experience designing and delivering cyber security architecture in large and complex organisations.
• Experience working across multiple concurrent Agile delivery programs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture domains including business, security, data, applications, integration and technology.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft and AWS security technologies and platforms.
• Experience developing security frameworks, standards, policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Relevant ICT qualifications and/or industry certifications.

Security Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen.
• Must hold a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• 37.5-hour work week.
• Available from late November commencement.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the cyber security landscape of a major Federal Government program, working on high-impact initiatives that support critical services delivered to Australians.

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.