Cloud Security Architect

Locations: Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent (subject to project requirements)

Security Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)

About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure cloud solutions across enterprise and government environments. This role is ideal for a highly skilled cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud-native security technologies, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining cloud security architectures, implementing security controls, developing monitoring and detection strategies, and establishing governance frameworks aligned with Australian Government security requirements, industry best practices, and Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities Cloud Security Architecture

Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures for enterprise and government environments.

Develop high‑level and low‑level security designs for cloud‑based systems and services.

Ensure security controls are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle.

Provide security architecture guidance for cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives.

Establish cloud security standards, patterns, and reference architectures.

Security Operations & Monitoring

Design, implement, and optimize SIEM solutions using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.

Develop detection use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and automated response capabilities.

Lead security monitoring strategies and continuous threat detection improvements.

Collaborate with Security Operations Centres (SOC)



and Incident Response teams to improve cyber resilience and operational effectiveness.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure cloud environments comply with relevant security frameworks and standards including:

ASD ISM

Essential Eight

PSPF

NIST

ISO 27001

Conduct security risk assessments and provide remediation recommendations.

Support security accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.

Identity & Access Management

Design and implement identity security solutions leveraging:

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)

Zero Trust Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Provide trusted security advisory services to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Lead architecture review sessions and technical workshops.

Mentor engineers and project teams on cloud security best practices and secure design principles.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum

7 years' experience

in cybersecurity, including significant experience in cloud security architecture.

Extensive hands‑on experience with:

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk Enterprise Security

Microsoft Defender suite

Solid knowledge of:

Cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Security automation

DevSecOps practices

Experience securing:

Azure Landing Zones





Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) environments

Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) solutions

Kubernetes platforms

Enterprise identity services

Excellent technical documentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Desirable Certifications

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

TOGAF

SABSA

Splunk Enterprise Security Certification

Splunk Architect Certification

Personal Attributes

Strong customer and stakeholder focus.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced and highly regulated environments.

Mandatory Requirements

Hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Be a sole Australian Citizen.

Be eligible to access and work within Australian Government and Defence‑related environments.

Security Clearance Note Due to the inherent requirements of the role, candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum Baseline Australian Federal Government Security Clearance. As a consequence of these restrictions and requirements, applicants may be adversely impacted if they are not Australian citizens, are dual nationals, hold citizenship from proscribed countries or are not of Australian national origin. Please refer to Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1) Notifiable instrument NI2020-672 (ACT).

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