Network Security Architect

Thales; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity leader is seeking a Network Security Architect in Canberra to lead and improve security capabilities across client organisations. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in network and cyber security, with preferred certifications in cloud solutions and security frameworks. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to foster stakeholder relationships. Australian citizenship and a Defence security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in network and cyber security.
• Industry certifications from Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or similar.
• Professional security certifications are an advantage (e.g., CISSP, CISA).

Responsibilities

• Lead small and large scale security projects.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Deliver high quality service outcomes across the Group security architecture.

Skills

Network and cyber security expertise

Cloud solutions knowledge

Strong communication

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field

Tools

CSPM tools (Wiz/Orca/Palo Alto)

SASE tools (Palo Alto Prisma Access/Zscaler/Netskope)

PAM solutions (Cyberark/Delinea/BeyondTrust)

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

About Thales

Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy. Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Network Security Architect – Research, Architecture and Development is responsible for leading small and large scale projects, and proactively striving to improve the security capabilities within client organisations, delivering high quality outcomes, and ensuring consultants are performing to their maximum potential while continuously developing strong stakeholder relationships with client key stakeholders.

Working from either our Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane offices, your role will include:

• Demonstrate sound understanding of the Cyber 360 strategy and its alignment to client needs to drive opportunities and deliver multi service engagements
• Establish and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with Client’s by using your in-depth consulting experienced and strategic account management expertise
• Ensuring the company’s cloud, identity and network projects and assessments are compliant to industry recognised security standards as applicable
• Identify and lead security projects as well as identifying and developing new service offerings.
• Perform various Security Architecture and engineering services
• Be technically capable of delivering high quality service outcomes across the Group security architecture portfolio at the budgeted utilisation levels.
• Provide quality reports for the client for both executive and technical audiences describing findings, outlining risk levels, compliance maturity and recommendations for remediation and ensure all agreed deliverables are of high standard
• Contribute to the development and sharing of knowledge across the Group
• Work alongside the sales team in identifying and where required, developing new opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Take accountability for the team’s utilisation target, cost models (hiring and salary reviews) and financial goals

About You

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in network and cyber security.
• Industry certifications from Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Fortinet and Palo Alto preferred.
• Experience (Pre Sales and Hands on) working with CSPM tools like Wiz/Orca/Palo Alto, SASE tools like Palo Alto Prisma Access/Zscaler/Netskope, OKTA/Ping IAM solutions and PAM solutions like Cyberark/Delinea/BeyondTrust.
• Professional security certifications are an advantage (i.e., CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO27001 LA/LI, PCIDSS QSA)
• Ability to apply best practice frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ASD Essential Eight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain concepts.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking in terms of vision for the business and team culture.
• Ability to work as a team with decisions made to support moving toward common goals.
• Experience working in a Pre-Sales function would be advantageous.

We encourage you to apply. After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

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