Security Architect

Lime Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Recruitment is recruiting a Security Architect for a Queensland Government client, delivering security architecture governance across cloud and data platforms. You will lead threat modelling, risk assessments, IRAP engagements, and secure solution design throughout the In Plain Sight ICT Program.

Strong expertise in Azure Security Services, Entra ID, M365 Security, and related governance frameworks is essential, with a proven track record in complex enterprise environments and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Security Architecture, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record delivering security architecture and governance for large-scale cloud, digital transformation, data, and integration programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills; government/regulatory environments are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture activities across the program, embedding security, privacy, and governance requirements within designs.
• Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned to policies and industry best practice.
• Provide security architecture leadership across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks, integration platforms, and enterprise data environments.
• Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, and Data/AI Architects to ensure security controls, identity management, encryption, and privacy obligations are integrated across all domains.
• Lead security design reviews, threat modelling workshops, technical risk assessments, IRAP engagements, accreditation, and compliance activities.
• Provide authoritative advice to executives, project teams, and vendors regarding cyber security risk, compliance, and secure solution design.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cyber Security

Enterprise Architecture

Tools

Azure Security Services

Entra ID

M365 Security

Job description

Contract to 26/02/2027 with Planned extension up to 29/02/2028 | Brisbane, QLD | Hybrid working

Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit a Security Architect. In this role, you will define, govern, and assure security architecture across the In Plain Sight ICT Program, supporting nation-leading child safeguarding reform and standing up critical agency ICT capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security architecture activities across the program, ensuring security, privacy, and governance requirements are embedded within all solution designs.

Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned to Queensland Government policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice.

Provide security architecture leadership across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks, integration platforms, and enterprise data environments.

Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, and Data/AI Architects to ensure security controls, identity management, encryption, and privacy obligations are integrated across all domains.

Lead security design reviews, threat modelling workshops, technical risk assessments, IRAP engagements, accreditation, and compliance activities.

Provide authoritative advice to executives, project teams, and vendors regarding cyber security risk, compliance, and secure solution design.

About You

Demonstrated experience in Security Architecture, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.

Proven track record delivering security architecture and governance for large-scale cloud, digital transformation, data, and integration programs.

Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Security Services, Entra ID, M365 Security, Defender Suite, Purview, Dynamics 365 Security, and Power Platform Governance.

Deep understanding of Queensland Government information security requirements (QGEA, IS18), Queensland Information Privacy Act, Zero Trust architectures, IRAP assessments, and ASD Essential Eight.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills to translate complex security and compliance requirements into practical technology outcomes.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, Azure Security Engineer/Architect) or experience within government/regulatory environments are highly regarded.