Senior Enterprise Security Architect

Cartology; The Hills Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing programs

Global career opportunities

Sonder app access

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Senior Enterprise Security Architect to lead the development, maintenance and evangelism of our cyber security strategy across the group. You will work with the CISO, cyber security teams, technology and business units to shape and execute initiatives.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on design governance, overseeing large security programs, ensuring secure-by-design across major projects, and guiding architecture standards while championing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of information security across multiple domains.
• 4+ years as enterprise security architect for large organisations.
• Proven leadership with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion security architecture best practices and establish design standards across the team.
• Develop and guide security strategies and architecture frameworks.
• Align security strategy with Woolworths technology landscape and business goals.
• Provide security reviews for strategic initiatives and major projects.
• Oversee large-scale security programs and governance.

Skills

Security architecture

Security leadership

Strategy development

Governance & reviews

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

• Lead and architect the overarching cyber security strategy for the Woolworths Group
• Oversee large scale security programs and drive cutting edge IT initiatives
• Hybrid role, 3 days onsite at our Norwest head office.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

About the Role

This role is part of the Cyber Security Team, reporting to the Head of Security Strategy and Architecture. You will work closely with the CISO, Cyber Security Teams, Technology, and the business to shape the development and execution of the Cyber Security Strategy for the Woolworths Group.

As the Senior Enterprise Security Architect, you will play a key role in leading the development, maintenance, evangelism, and delivery of our cyber security strategy throughout the Woolworths Group. This position also supports the strategic governance function to ensure the alignment of initiatives—both within and outside of Cyber Security with the overall security strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Thought Leadership & Architectural Stewardship: Champion security architecture best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence and consistency across the team through expert guidance, mentorship, and the establishment of high-quality design standards.
• Strategy Development: Develop, maintain, and guide security strategies and architecture frameworks; autonomously compose cyber security and product strategies.
• Business Alignment: Map business strategy and outcomes to the Cyber Security strategy, and understand the wider Woolworths’ Technology landscape to form aligned cybersecurity strategies.
• Governance & Review: Support strategic security design governance and align security strategy with other IT domains. Provide security reviews for strategic business and IT initiatives (e.g., new platforms, mergers, and acquisitions).
• Project & Program Oversight: Oversee large scale security programs. Collaborate on critical Woolworths’ projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
• Security Architecture Support: Provide expert security architecture guidance and support for major project initiatives to ensure security-by-design principles are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaboration & Risk Mitigation: Work with the Cyber Security Leadership team to enforce security requirements, address identified risks, develop security awareness programs, and define an ongoing cyber security services strategy.
• Innovation & Improvement: Conceptualise strategic security solutions. Analyse the current technology environment to identify deficiencies, recommend solutions, and apply emerging security technologies and trends where appropriate.

What you’ll bring

• More than 10 years of experience in Information Security with proven success in multiple security domains.( Retail experience highly regarded)
• At least 4 years of experience as an enterprise security architect for large organisations.
• Proven leadership capabilities with excellent communication and presentation skills, allowing you to interact effectively at all levels.
• The ability to influence people and outcomes through strong logic and communication.
• A driven individual with a passion for security, strong analytical skills, and a proven problem-solving ability.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.