Security Architect

Aspirante; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid setup

Job summary

Aspirante is seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead security architecture across a major digital transformation program within a government environment in Brisbane. You will own security across Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, M365, and data platforms, driving security-by-design and governance to meet strict privacy and compliance standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft security architecture expertise, IRAP and ISO 27001 familiarity, and the ability to influence both

Qualifications

• Lead security architecture across large-scale cloud and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide security architecture expertise across Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and enterprise data environments.
• Lead threat modelling, security design reviews and technical risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across large-scale cloud and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop security architecture principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures.
• Provide security architecture expertise across Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and enterprise data environments.
• Lead threat modelling, security design reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Define security controls covering identity management, privileged access, encryption, monitoring and information protection.
• Support security assurance, accreditation and compliance activities, including IRAP engagements.
• Ensure alignment with Queensland Government security requirements, including IS18 and QGEA.
• Collaborate with technical architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to embed security-by-design principles.

Skills

Microsoft Azure security

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Governance

Zero Trust

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Defender

Purview

Power Platform

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a major digital transformation program within a complex government environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of security architecture across a significant technology program involving Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, enterprise data platforms and integration services.

Working alongside Enterprise, Solution and Data Architects, you will drive security-by-design principles, establish security governance frameworks and ensure cloud and enterprise solutions meet stringent security, privacy and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong Microsoft security architecture expertise, experience navigating complex regulatory environments and the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.

• Up to $174 per hour
• Brisbane CBD location (hybrid setup)
• Contract through to Feb 2028

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across large-scale cloud and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop security architecture principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures.
• Provide security architecture expertise across Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and enterprise data environments.
• Lead threat modelling, security design reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Define security controls covering identity management, privileged access, encryption, monitoring and information protection.
• Support security assurance, accreditation and compliance activities, including IRAP engagements.
• Ensure alignment with Queensland Government security requirements, including IS18 and QGEA.
• Collaborate with technical architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to embed security-by-design principles.

You are an experienced Security Architect with a strong background in securing complex Microsoft cloud environments.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering security architecture across enterprise-scale transformation programs.
• Strong Microsoft Azure security architecture expertise.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview and Microsoft 365 security.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform security and governance.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust and identity-centric security architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, monitoring and security controls.
• Experience with IRAP, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and security assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Queensland Government security frameworks, particularly IS18 and QGEA.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Experience working within government or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA or Microsoft Azure Security certifications are desirable.