- Shape security architecture through a major technology transformation
- Design solutions across identity, data protection and cyber security
- Influence future security strategy, innovation and technology roadmaps

About the role The systems and services you improve support significant interactions for customers, providers, employers and employees across NSW.

As Platform Architect - Security, you’ll help shape the cyber security architecture that keeps icare’s data, systems and services secure as our technology environment evolves. You’ll turn security strategy into practical solutions, designing controls and architecture across areas including identity and access, privileged access, vulnerability management and data protection.

This is an opportunity to influence a developing security architecture capability, solve complex problems and explore how emerging technologies, including AI and automation, can strengthen security while making it easier for people to work securely.

What you'll be working on

- Shape icare’s cyber security architecture, future-state vision and roadmap, translating strategy into practical solutions and priorities.
- Design security solutions across identity and access management, privileged access, authentication, vulnerability management and data protection.
- Help strengthen data loss prevention and security controls as icare progresses its broader technology and business transformation.
- Explore how AI, automation and emerging security technologies can improve threat detection, vulnerability management, monitoring and security operations.
- Embed secure-by-design principles, security standards and appropriate controls into technology solutions from the outset.
- Partner with architects, cyber specialists, delivery teams,



business stakeholders and external providers to solve complex security challenges and influence design decisions.
- Research and evaluate security technologies, patterns and emerging risks to guide future investment and capability decisions.
- Represent cyber security in architecture discussions and governance, providing clear advice that balances security, user needs, risk and organisational priorities.

What you'll bring

- Strong cyber security or technology architecture experience in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience designing solutions across areas such as identity and access, privileged access, data protection and vulnerability management.
- Experience developing security architectures, roadmaps and solution designs that turn strategy into practical outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, controls and secure-by-design approaches.
- Confidence working across technical and business teams to explain complex issues, influence decisions and build support for solutions.
- Curiosity about emerging technology, including how AI and automation can strengthen cyber security.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, and/or comparable industry experience.

What we offer

- Work-life balance: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Health and wellbeing: Gym subsidies, health checks, and EAP support
- Career development:



Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Employee benefits: Extra leave, health insurance discounts, salary packaging and novated leasing
- Inclusive culture: Recognition programs, mental health initiatives and support for hidden disabilities

About icare icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces. We protect homes, public assets; and essential services, and help manage schemes that need to remain fair, affordable and sustainable for the future. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

Apply now

- If you are looking for work that matters and an opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for NSW, apply now.

We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply and we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel they belong, can contribute their best and have the support they need to thrive. For us, inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve if you need adjustments during the process please note this in your application.

Before you apply To be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll need unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to live and work in NSW. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens with a current passport. As part of our recruitment process, you’ll also be asked to complete standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check.

Please note: icare operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept agency introductions.

📌 Architect - Security (Sydney)
🏢 icare NSW
📍 Sydney