The Role:
Provide Cyber Architectural expertise and drive technology and policy change to strengthen the Departments enterprise and public facing systems in alignment with Australian Cyber frameworks. Drive modernisation of our key systems and focus on resilience where it improves reliability and the client experience.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Proven expertise in securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, M365), including identity and access management, encryption, secure networking, and workload protection.
• Experience with security solutions such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, DLP, and zero trust architectures.
• Skilled assessors of risks and develop effective risk management strategies
• Experience with strategic and solution architecture
• Confident leaders, able to mentor team members and advocate an environment of continuous improvement.
• Organised, managing competing priorities with shifting demands, thinking quickly, and responding positively in an environment of change.
• Excellent communicators who tailor and deliver information suitable for the target audience.
• Skilled in building strong working relationships and collaborate to achieve outcomes.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra or Adelaide. 12 month contract with 2 x 12 month contract extension options.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply:
Applications close 13 October.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Cyber Security Architect
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Industry:
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Salary:
Contact Email:
kelly@whizdom.com.au
Date Published:
09-Oct-2025
Cyber Security Architect