Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Lead / Senior Security Architect on 6months contrcat basis to provide security architecture leadership across complex enterprise programs and technology initiatives.
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The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, risk management, governance, and stakeholder engagement. This role will act as a trusted security advisor to technology and business stakeholders, ensuring that solution architectures are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organizational standards.
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Key Responsibilities
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Security Architecture & Risk Management
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Provide security architecture guidance across complex projects and programs.
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Ensure solution architectures comply with established security policies, standards, principles, and architecture patterns.
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Identify, assess, and manage security risks and deviations through established risk management processes.
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Ensure security requirements are identified and addressed early in the solution lifecycle.
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Provide architectural oversight across high-complexity programs, balancing security, business, delivery, and risk considerations.
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Security Assurance & Operational Readiness
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Conduct security architecture and quality assurance reviews prior to implementation.
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Validate that solutions meet defined security requirements and architecture standards.
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Support operational readiness and transition-to-production activities.
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Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, and operational requirements.
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Architecture Standards & Thought Leadership
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Develop and maintain security architecture patterns, reference architectures, standards, and guidelines.
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Promote consistent and reusable security architecture practices across the organization.
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Provide subject matter expertise in one or more domains, including:
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Identity & Access Management
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Network Security
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Application Security
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Data Protection
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Cryptography
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Cloud, DevSecOps & Emerging Technology
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Design and review secure cloud-based solutions across enterprise environments.
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Embed security practices within Agile and DevOps delivery models.
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Support secure adoption of emerging technologies, including Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions.
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Assess and address security risks associated with AI-enabled and autonomous systems.
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Leadership & Stakeholder Management
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Mentor and coach security architects and technical professionals.
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Promote security architecture best practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Build strong relationships with business, technology, risk, and program stakeholders.
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Communicate complex security risks and technical concepts clearly to senior and executive audiences.
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Influence architectural and business decisions without relying on direct authority.
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Required Skills & Experience
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Minimum 8 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity, information security, security architecture, or a related discipline.
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Proven experience working as a Security Architect, with significant experience in a senior or lead capacity.
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Strong experience designing and reviewing enterprise security architectures.
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Demonstrated experience designing secure cloud-based solutions.
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Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments.
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Experience securing Agentic AI, Generative AI, or AI-enabled solutions.
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Strong understanding of security frameworks and risk management methodologies, including NIST, ISO *****, SABSA, TOGAF, and/or COBIT.
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Experience developing security architecture patterns, standards, reference designs, and guidelines.
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Proven experience managing security risks across large and complex programs.
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Strong understanding of security assurance, governance, operational readiness, and resilience.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders.
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Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading security architects or technical teams.
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Desirable Qualifications
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CISSP
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CISM
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SABSA
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TOGAF
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CCSP
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AWS or Azure Security certifications
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
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Key Attributes
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
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High attention to detail and sound risk judgement.
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Strong professional integrity and commitment to organizational values.
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A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
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The ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments.
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Solid ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivery.
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A continuous improvement mindset and passion for security architecture.
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📌 Lead Security Architect (Victoria)
🏢 Interceptica
📍 Victoria