Public Sector Security Architect - Cloud & Zero Trust

PATH4 Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH4 Group in Brisbane is seeking a Security Architect to define, govern and assure security across a major digital transformation programme, including an intelligence platform, case management, data platforms and Azure environments. The role requires leadership across cyber security, privacy, identity, information governance and assurance, ensuring secure-by-design solutions.

You will work with enterprise, solution and data architects, guiding security across the solution lifecycle—from design

Qualifications

• Experience in security architecture and governance for large-scale cloud/digital programs.
• Lead design reviews, threat modelling and risk assessments across the lifecycle.
• Translate security and compliance obligations into practical controls and delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across the programme and embed security, privacy and governance requirements in solution designs.
• Develop security principles, standards and reference architectures.
• Guide design reviews, threat modelling, risk assessments and assurance.
• Govern controls for identity, access, information protection, monitoring and incident response.
• Lead accreditation, compliance and audit-readiness activities, and advise stakeholders on secure design.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modelling

Risk assessments

Identity & access management

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender

Purview

Job description

PATH4 Group in Brisbane is seeking a Security Architect to define, govern and assure security across a major digital transformation programme, including an intelligence platform, case management, data platforms and Azure environments. The role requires leadership across cyber security, privacy, identity, information governance and assurance, ensuring secure-by-design solutions.

You will work with enterprise, solution and data architects, guiding security across the solution lifecycle—from design