Lead Cyber Security Architect

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Architect for a Federal Government department responsible for delivering accessible social, health and child support services. The role focuses on translating business needs into robust end-to-end architectures and aligning with government security standards.

You will design secure systems across Azure, AWS and on-prem environments, ensure governance compliance, and lead knowledge sharing to strengthen architecture

Qualifications

• Analyse complex issues within the cyber security domain.
• Knowledge and application of Australian Government cyber security governance frameworks.
• Design secure, hybrid architectures with zero trust and network segmentation.
• Ensure architecture lifecycle aligns with standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and ICT requirements into architecture artefacts.
• Develop and maintain solution architecture artefacts aligned with ART roadmaps and enterprise standards.
• Assess capability gaps and recommend secure solution options.
• Think strategically, identify interdependencies and exercise sound judgement in ambiguous environments.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to strengthen architecture capability across the agency.
• Share knowledge and build capability across the team.

Skills

Architecture principles

End-to-end solution design

Security governance frameworks

Secure systems design

Hybrid/cloud security

Tools

Azure security

AWS security

On-prem security

Job description

• QLD, WA, VIC, NSW, SA - Hybrid / Some WFH available

Our client, a Federal Government department responsible for delivering accessible social, health and child support services and payments, is seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Architect.

Duties of the Lead Cyber Security Architect

• Translate business and ICT requirements into conceptual, logical and end-to-end solution architectures;
• Develop and maintain solution architecture artefacts aligned with ART roadmaps, enterprise architecture standards and technology strategies;
• Consider industry standards and emerging technologies, assess capability gaps, and recommend solution options;
• Think strategically, identify interdependencies, and exercise sound judgement in ambiguous environments;
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to strengthen architecture capability across the agency;
• Share knowledge and build capability across the team and key personnel.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business issues within the cyber security domain;
• Knowledge of architecture principles and end-to-end solution design, including the integration of cyber security requirements throughout the architecture lifecycle;
• Experience applying Australian Government cyber security, protective security, resilience and architecture governance frameworks;
• Experience designing secure systems that support critical government services, including system and subsystem boundaries, centralised monitoring, cyber security technologies and security automation.

Technical skills

• Practical knowledge of securing Azure, AWS and on-premises environments, including identity and access management, encryption, key management and network controls;
• Ability to identify security and architectural gaps;
• Ability to design secure solution architectures incorporating hybrid environments, zero trust, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles;
• Strong knowledge of the ACSC Information Security Manual, Essential Eight, Protective Security Policy Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001 and applicable privacy requirements.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.