TSPV – Security Architect

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas PTY in Canberra, ACT invites an experienced Security Architect to support a high-impact ICT program in secure and classified environments. The role focuses on trusted architectural guidance, risk assessments, and system authorisation work.

This onsite position requires a current TSPV/TSPA clearance and Australian citizenship, with no visa sponsorship for overseas applicants. Initial 12-month contract with two 12-month extensions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing security architecture advice across complex ICT systems in secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of information security, information assurance, compliance frameworks, and accreditation processes.
• Proven experience conducting security risk assessments and developing security documentation.
• Highly effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop security architecture products and artefacts to support complex ICT project delivery.
• Prepare security documentation and provide architectural advice to support authorisation and accreditation activities.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend practical treatments for identified risks and issues.
• Represent the security function at project, governance, assurance, and architecture forums.

Skills

Security architecture

Information security

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Job description

Security Architect – TSPV Cleared |Secure ICT Architecture & Assurance

Join a high-impact program delivering complex ICT capability across secure and classified environments. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Security Architect who can provide trusted architectural guidance, conduct security risk assessments, support system authorisation, and work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver compliant, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Location Onsite – Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV/TSPA clearance.
This position is open to Australian citizens with a valid security clearance due to role requirements. We are committed to a non-discriminatory hiring process but, unfortunately, cannot provide visa sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Essential Tasks:

• Develop security architecture products and artefacts to support complex ICT project delivery
• Prepare security documentation and provide architectural advice to support authorisation and accreditation activities
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend practical treatments for identified risks and issues
• Represent the security function at project, governance, assurance, and architecture forums

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience providing security architecture advice across complex ICT systems in secure environments
• Strong knowledge of information security, information assurance, compliance frameworks, and accreditation processes
• Proven experience conducting security risk assessments and developing security documentation
• Highly effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams