A tier one client is scaling a lean, high impact security architecture team as it pushes deeper into cloud native engineering and AI assurance.This is a 12 month contract for a senior security architect who wants genuine breadth across cloud, API security and Kubernetes, on a modern stack with real influence from day one.This is a daily rate 12 month contract which can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, on a hybrid working arrangement.This is a team that stays close to the global security landscape and works hands on with the technologies shaping it.You will shape secure by design outcomes on new initiatives, assess existing platforms, identify and rate risk against the organisation's appetite, and lend expert views where teams need them.
This suits a senior architect who wants breadth,



autonomy and a modern technical canvas rather than a narrow lane.Core Responsibilities:Partner with delivery teams early to embed security into design across a cloud native estateAssess platforms and designs; identify risks and the changes needed to close themIdentify control gaps; contextualise against risk appetite; rate and publishProvide expert consultancy on specific security and regulatory questionsContribute advisory input to incident response where requiredExperience Required:Robust cloud security experience in a modern cloud native environment; AWS Or GCPDemonstrable API security depth; API contracts, threats and controlsExperience with microservices and managed Kubernetes such as GKE or EKSApplication security grounding including OWASP threatsGenuine understanding of agentic AI and its security risks; agent workflows and frameworksWhy This RoleModern, fully cloud native stack with real technical breadthHigh impact seat in a lean, well regarded teamExposure to emerging AI assurance work in a tier one environment
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📌 Senior Security Architect (Contract) (New South Wales)
🏢 Decipher Bureau
📍 New South Wales