Cyber Security Architect

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$170.00 - $180.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

joanne@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

20-May-2026

Reference Number:

V-45803-1

Cyber Security Architect

Seeking a Cyber Security Architect with experience in frameworks that guides the design and implementation of cyber security process and technologies (such as the PSPF, ISM and NIST).

Provide architecture services to design and develop a fully costed plan and business case to uplift (the Agency) cyber security posture, to appropriately protect significant quantities of sensitive and personal data from escalating cyber threats long-term.

Our ideal candidate should have significant experience with designing and implementing contemporary information and cyber security principles such as secure by-design and zero trust and represent the Agency in engagements with external stakeholders, including working with various agencies.

Mandatory Criteria:
  • Demonstrated experience undertaking cyber security architecture analysis, design and implementation that increases cyber security practices in an organisation.
  •  Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a similar related field of study.

Weighted Criteria
  • Experience leading and undertaking current state analysis of Cyber Security arrangements in an organisation and providing recommendations on how to uplift ICT environments and Cyber Operations practices that improves cyber maturity.
  • Strong understanding of industry best practice Cyber Security technologies, practices and legislative frameworks that guides the design and implementation of cyber security process and technologies (such as the PSPF, ISM and NIST).
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams to develop ICT architectures, blueprints and roadmaps that articulate transformation needed to achieve future target states. Experience in Cyber Security domain is desirable.
  • Strong ability to develop and nurture productive relationships with key stakeholders and work collegiately with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels including senior executives and external agencies.

Contract duration   -Contract ASAP till 31 Dec 2026 with 1 x 11 months extension options. 

Location of work - Canberra  based role. 

Security Clearance- Baseline Security Clearance required.

How to Apply

Closing date - Tuesday 26th May 2026 – 9am 

Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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