Lead Cyber Security Architect for Federal Agency

Cloud Delivered PTY LTD.; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Delivered PTY LTD. is assisting a federal agency in filling a Lead Cyber Security Architect role based in Australia.

The position offers hybrid arrangements across multiple states and requires hands-on security architecture experience across Azure, AWS, on-prem and zero trust implementations. As the primary architect, you will translate complex business and ICT requirements into secure-by-design architectures, guide delivery teams, manage governance and assurance through the lifecycle, and

Qualifications

• Architecture principles and end-to-end solution design, incorporating cyber security requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Experience applying Australian Government cyber security, protective security, resilience and architecture governance frameworks.
• Designing secure systems for critical government services with monitoring, security automation and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business and ICT requirements into secure-by-design architectures.
• Provide risk-based architectural advice to senior executives and governance bodies.
• Guide delivery teams through architecture governance, exceptions and assurance across the lifecycle.

Skills

Security architecture

Hybrid cloud

Azure

AWS

Zero trust

Network segmentation

Secure-by-design

Australian citizenship

Job description

Senior roles in cloud, delivery, engineering, and change. Placed properly.

Key requirements

Key Criteria

• Hands-on security architecture experience across hybrid environments: Azure, AWS, on-prem, zero trust, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles
• Australian Citizen who can attain (or currently holds) a Baseline security clearance

The gig

Lead Cyber Security Architect

A federal agency at the absolute frontline of government service delivery is on the hunt for a seasoned Lead Cyber Security Architect.

Picture this: You're operating with real autonomy inside a large, fast-moving environment, translating complex business and ICT requirements into secure-by-design architectures that actually get built. You're the go-to voice on cyber security strategy, guiding delivery teams through the noise, resolving architectural exceptions, and keeping the agency's platforms locked down without slowing anyone down. The role spans the full solution lifecycle — from conceptual design through to governance and assurance — and you'll be presenting clear, risk-based advice to senior executives and governance bodies. Based in QLD, WA, VIC, NSW, SA (with hybrid/negotiable arrangements), this is a genuine opportunity to shape security architecture at scale.

We know because we do. The Cloud Delivered crew are senior ICT contractors ourselves — we've sat in the architect's chair, navigated APS governance, and know exactly what it takes to nail a role like this. We'll back you from first contact to contract signature.

If you tick the essentials below, we'll help you excel in the application and get your pitch in front of the right people fast.

You'll bring: Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business issues within the cyber security domain, deliver pragmatic, risk-based recommendations, influencing stakeholder skills, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business issues within the cyber security domain; deliver pragmatic, risk-based recommendations; influence stakeholders; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams; and transfer knowledge to APS personnel.

• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting clear architectural advice and recommendations to senior governance bodies and executive forums.

Screening Questions YOU WILL BE ASKED:

Are you an Australian Citizen?

• Are you an Australian Citizen?

  Expected answer: yes / no

What Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance do you currently hold (Active or Dormant)?

• What Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance do you currently hold (Active or Dormant)?

  Expected answer: one of the listed options

Are you located in QLD, WA, VIC, NSW, SA?

• Are you located in QLD, WA, VIC, NSW, SA?

  Expected answer: yes / no

Are you eligible to attain at least a Baseline security clearance?

• Are you eligible to attain at least a Baseline security clearance?

  Expected answer: yes / no

How many years of total experience working in a federal government ICT environment do you have?

• How many years of total experience working in a federal government ICT environment do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of hands-on cyber security architecture experience do you have?

• How many years of hands‑on cyber security architecture experience do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of experience designing secure solution architectures incorporating hybrid environments, zero trust, network segmentation and secure‑by‑design principles do you have?

• How many years of experience designing secure solution architectures incorporating hybrid environments, zero trust, network segmentation and secure‑by‑design principles do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS environments (including identity and access management, encryption, key management and network controls) do you have?

• How many years of practical experience securing Azure and/or AWS environments (including identity and access management, encryption, key management and network controls) do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of experience applying the ACSC Information Security Manual, Essential Eight and/or Protective Security Policy Framework do you have?

• How many years of experience applying the ACSC Information Security Manual, Essential Eight and/or Protective Security Policy Framework do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of experience delivering pragmatic, risk-based cyber security recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive forums do you have?

• How many years of experience delivering pragmatic, risk-based cyber security recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive forums do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of experience applying Australian Government cyber security, protective security, resilience and architecture governance frameworks do you have?

• How many years of experience applying Australian Government cyber security, protective security, resilience and architecture governance frameworks do you have?

  Expected answer: a number

How many years of experience designing secure systems that support critical government services, including system and subsystem boundaries, centralised monitoring and security automation do you have?