Cyber Security Architect – Major Programs
Initial 12-month contract
Major enterprise transformation programs
Sydney-based, primarily on-site
Work across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
Talent International is partnering with a prominent NSW Government organisation to recruit an experienced Cyber Security Architect for a major program of work.
This role will provide strategic security architecture leadership across complex cloud, infrastructure, network, application, platform and data environments.
You will ensure security is embedded into target-state designs from inception through delivery.
Key responsibilities
Design and govern cloud service security patterns and secure-by-design architectures.
Develop UX and Common Experience Layer Security Models across enterprise solutions.
Define security controls, settings, protocols and standards across all architectural layers.
Provide security architecture leadership across major programs and projects.
Conduct security reviews, threat analysis and risk assessments.
Prepare architecture artefacts for governance, assurance and compliance.
Facilitate co-design workshops with architects, vendors, technical teams and business stakeholders.
Ensure solutions align with relevant government policies, security frameworks and enterprise architecture standards.
About you
To be considered, you must have:




Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Common Experience Layer Security Models, particularly across the Microsoft technology stack.
Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and associated Microsoft security technologies.
Experience developing cloud service security patterns and secure enterprise architectures.
At least five years' hands-on experience in cyber security, with a solid focus on security architecture.
A strong background in cloud services, infrastructure and network architecture within large, complex ICT environments.
Experience defining security controls across cloud, infrastructure, network, identity, application, platform and data layers.
Strong knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ACSC ISM, ISO *****, NIST CSF and NIST ******.
Demonstrated experience with architecture governance, security assurance and risk management.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and communication skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, SABSA, ISO *****, cloud security or TOGAF will be highly regarded.
Applicants must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency.
The successful candidate will also be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks and obtain or hold a Baseline Security Clearance.
This position is primarily on-site in Sydney, with limited work-from-home arrangements available by exception.
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📌 Cyber Security Architect (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent International
📍 New South Wales