Full time | Sydney Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data & Cloud Security Architect to design, govern, and secure enterprise-scale data and cloud platforms. This role focuses on data architecture, governance, DevSecOps, and Azure security architecture, ensuring scalable, compliant, and secure solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.This is a strategic architecture role, not an operational or support-focused position.
Key Responsibilities

- Design and govern enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Engineering, and Analytics components.
- Define and enforce data governance standards, including data access, security, lineage, and architectural best practices.
- Architect secure DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, embedding controls such as:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Secrets scanning
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) validation

- Design Azure cloud network architectures with secure segmentation, connectivity patterns, resilience, and high availability.
- Develop and implement Azure security architecture aligned to Zero Trust principles, including:

- Identity-driven access controls
- Least-privilege access models
- Continuous security posture management

- Partner with engineering, platform, and governance teams to translate business and regulatory requirements into secure,



scalable cloud and data architectures.
- Provide architectural guidance, design reviews, and governance oversight across data and cloud initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

- Strong hands-on experience with Azure architecture and Microsoft Fabric.
- Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture and governance.
- Hands-on experience embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
- Solid understanding of Azure networking, including VNets, segmentation, connectivity, and HA designs.
- Deep knowledge of Azure security services and Zero Trust security models.
- Ability to design end-to-end architectures that balance security, scalability, performance, and cost.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly articulate architectural decisions.

Nice to Have

- Experience working in large-scale enterprise or transformation programs
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., data privacy, security standards)
- Azure or security-related certifications

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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