Mission-Critical Cyber Security Architect

Genus Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CommTel is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to design and implement cybersecurity solutions across mission‑critical networks and industrial systems. You will conduct risk assessments, define technical controls, and support ISO 27001 and other standards across customer infrastructure.

This role combines hands‑on security design with risk management, project delivery, and the ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in a technical discipline.
• Five+ years in cybersecurity design and five+ years in infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mission‑critical networks, ICS/OT security, SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions for mission‑critical networks and infrastructure.
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and audits, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop security policies, procedures and technical controls.
• Support threat monitoring, detection, incident response and recovery.
• Assess security maturity and support compliance with ISO 27001, Essential Eight, Cyber Essentials and DISP requirements.
• Apply security principles across ICS/OT and communications networks.
• Lead cybersecurity projects and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity design

Security architecture

Risk management

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Threat monitoring

ISO 27001

ICS/OT security

Industrial protocols

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related

Tools

SIEM platforms

Firewalls

Encryption

Job description

CommTel is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to design and implement cybersecurity solutions across mission‑critical networks and industrial systems. You will conduct risk assessments, define technical controls, and support ISO 27001 and other standards across customer infrastructure.

This role combines hands‑on security design with risk management, project delivery, and the ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.