Lead Security Architect | Contract

- Period: 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026
- Location: Any Australian capital city – hybrid working
- Rate: circa $960 per day including super

We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect to join a major enterprise workplace.

About the Role

- Define secure solution architectures across complex enterprise environments.
- Influence strategic technology decisions and ensure security is embedded from design through delivery.
- Lead and manage complex security architecture initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Provide trusted guidance on security controls, architecture patterns, risk considerations, and secure-by-design practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain secure architecture patterns, standards and guidelines.
- Work with business, technology, delivery, vendor and security teams to embed effective controls.
- Assess solution designs,



identify security risks and provide practical recommendations.
- Support security governance, assurance and operational readiness activities.
- Communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and executive stakeholders.

About You

- Senior-level security architecture experience across enterprise environments.
- Strong background defining security requirements, controls, patterns and solution architecture.
- Ability to influence strategic technology decisions and manage ambiguity in complex programs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level influence.

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.

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📌 Lead Security Architect (Melbourne)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Melbourne