Technical Security Architect

ITbility; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Technical Security Architect to lead cloud security initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in Cloud Security Advisory, particularly with Azure and O365. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security architecture and will be responsible for guiding clients on security strategies while ensuring compliance with best practices. If you are passionate about cloud security and eager to tackle complex challenges in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in IT security, focusing on cloud security.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud, O365, and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security advisor for cloud security to clients.
• Support cloud security strategy development and policy formulation.

Skills

Cloud Security Advisory

Azure Cloud

O365

Microsoft E5 Security Suite

Security Architecture Design

Data Security

Kubernetes

SIEM

IAM/RBAC/MFA/SSO

Vulnerability Management

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Cyber Security

Tools

Microsoft Defender Suite

Azure Policy

Azure Advisor

SOAR

Job description

Technical Security Architect

Our client in Sydney is seeking a Technical Security Architect/SME for a full-time contract role. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.

Job Description:

Requires 13+ years of experience, including 5 years in Cloud Security Advisory roles, with expertise in Azure Cloud, O365, and Microsoft E5 Security Suite.

Primary Skills:

1. 15+ years of experience in Cloud Security Advisory roles.
2. Deep expertise in Azure Cloud, O365, Microsoft E5 Security Suites.
3. Strong background in Security Architecture design and implementation on cloud platforms (Azure, O365, E5 Security; AWS, GCP experience is a plus).
4. Extensive knowledge in cloud security posture, workload protection, data security, DLP, containers, Kubernetes, SIEM, CASB, data masking, tokenisation, anonymisation, classifications, CIEM, IoT/OT, and security controls deployment.
5. Proficiency with cloud-native tools such as Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Azure Advisor, encryption tools, IAM/RBAC/MFA/SSO, SOAR, vulnerability management, logging, PKI, etc.
6. Act as the primary security advisor for cloud security to clients.
7. Gather security requirements, assess strategies, and provide guidance.
8. Support cloud security strategy development, onboarding, policy formulation.
9. Identify and discuss business and security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
10. Serve as the interface between the client and technical resources.
11. Deliver guidance to engineers and lead governance forums.
12. Hold relevant security and architecture certifications (Azure, O365, AWS, GCP); CCSP or CISSP preferred.
13. Educational background: B.Tech in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Cloud Security; Master’s degree is advantageous.
14. Team-oriented, innovative, proactive in learning, with excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Legal right to work in Australia.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.