Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression 12 months

Up to 25% discount on UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist to provide expert advisory and assurance across cloud, infrastructure, and applications, driving secure-by-design practices and governance across diverse technology initiatives. You will engage with project teams and stakeholders to embed security into concepts through deployment.

Join a collaborative IT unit with flexible work arrangements and a base salary of $139,660–$147,783 p.a. plus 17% super.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting security assessments and secure-by-design reviews across cloud, infrastructure, applications and DevSecOps.
• Advisory/consulting experience across complex technology environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and ASD ISM frameworks.
• Certifications such as SABSA Foundations, TOGAF, CEH, CISSP or CISM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cybersecurity advisory and assurance services across a diverse technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with project teams to assess cyber risks and embed secure-by-design principles.
• Lead security assessments, assurance activities and governance initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience.

Skills

Security assessments

DevSecOps

Cyber security advisory

ISO 27001

NIST

ASD ISM

SABSA Foundations

TOGAF

CEH

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist

• The University of Western Australia
• Australia, WA
• Sep 3, 2026

Information Technology

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• An exciting opportunity to champion secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices across the University.
• Collaborative team culture and flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $139,660 – $147,783 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals. Cybersecurity is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University’s risk strategy.

The Cybersecurity & Technology Risk unit provides risk governance, architecture & design assurance, and operational governance to all aspects of the cyber security domain, from network security, platform security, application development, cyber awareness and education, and security operations.

About the opportunity

As a senior member of the Cybersecurity & Technology Risk team, you will provide expert cyber security advisory and assurance services across a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives.

You will work closely with project teams, solution owners, developers and operational stakeholders to assess cyber risks, evaluate security controls and embed secure-by-design principles into solutions from concept through to deployment.

Operating as a trusted advisor, you will help shape secure outcomes across cloud, infrastructure, applications and modern deployment pipelines while ensuring initiatives align with UWA's cyber security framework and risk management objectives. You will also lead security assessments, assurance activities and governance initiatives that strengthen the University's overall cyber resilience.

About you

• Demonstrated experience conducting security assessments, assurance reviews, control validation activities or secure-by-design reviews across cloud, infrastructure, application and DevSecOps environments is highly desirable
• Extensive experience providing cyber security advisory, assurance or consulting services across complex technology environments, including cloud, applications, infrastructure and modern deployment pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, ASD ISM) and the ability to apply these frameworks pragmatically to support risk-based decision making and secure outcomes.
• Relevant industry certifications, including SABSA Foundations, TOGAF, CEH, CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications are desirable

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 20 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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