Cyber Security Architect

• Cyber Security Architect
• Must be based in Melbourne - onsite requirement
• 12 month initial contract
• Must have valid Australian Work rights (no sponsorship)

Our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect who has experience across technology and cyber security, including senior security architecture leadership in large, complex, highly regulated environments. Our successful candidate will have the ability to lead enterprise-wide security architecture programs, advise executives, and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.

• Extensive experience across technology and cyber security, including senior security architecture leadership in large, complex, highly regulated environments (energy sector experience preferred).
• Ability to shape and champion a long-term security architecture vision, aligning best practices with enterprise strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.
• Experience and knowledge of Australian critical infrastructure legislation (e.g., SOCI Act) and industry security frameworks including AESCSF, NIST, and SANS.
• Deep knowledge of security and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA) and the ability to align security architecture with enterprise reference models, capability maps, and governance structures.
• Security architecture expertise spanning identity & access management, data protection and privacy, application/API security, infrastructure and network security, and cloud/hybrid environments, with the ability to translate risk and regulatory requirements into pragmatic, implementable designs.
• Expertise in network security including IT/OT network segmentation and zoning, next-generation firewalls, micro segmentation, and secure network architectures.
• Energy sector experience will be highly regarded