Job Description

Program Security Architect - As part of a high-profile IT transformation program. Long term contract - Based in the South Eastern Suburbs
n We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Program Security Architect to join a high-profile, mission-critical digital transformation program for a 12 months contract within the Government sector.
n In this pivotal role, you will provide critical security architecture leadership, governance, and assurance across complex technology initiatives. Your work will directly impact the security, resilience, and compliance of large-scale infrastructure, ensuring that high-stakes solutions are designed, built, and operated with a "secure-by-design" philosophy.
n You will navigate a hybrid cloud and on-premises environment, collaborating with solution architects, vendors, and senior business stakeholders to integrate robust security, privacy, and data protection requirements into every stage of the program lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Strategic Architecture Leadership: Develop and govern the Program Security Architecture, including target state models, security design principles, and architectural decision records.
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- Governance & Assurance: Establish security review mechanisms, perform threat-informed design reviews, and lead security design authority functions to ensure compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
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- Technical Advisory: Provide authoritative advice on security risks, controls, and trade-offs. Translate complex security requirements into practical implementation plans for engineering and infrastructure teams.
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- Framework Alignment: Ensure architecture aligns with organizational standards, industry best practices, and government requirements (e.g., VPDSS, Essential 8,



CIS).
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- Risk Management: Conduct and maintain security risk assessments for hardware, software, and solution designs, recommending controls to mitigate identified threats.
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- Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership to drive security-by-design principles and facilitate informed decision-making.
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To be successful in this role, you possess extensive experience in enterprise Program Security Architecture within large-scale enterprise transformation programs.

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- Technical Expertise:n n
- Strong background in Cyber Frameworks, Cyber Controls, and Risk Management.
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- Expertise in PAM/PIM (e.g., CyberArk or BeyondTrust).
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- Experience with SIEM/SOC operations (IPSEC).
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- Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable) and general penetration testing experience.
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- Proven experience in Identity Management strategies and architectures.
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- Governance & Compliance: Deep familiarity with enterprise governance and security standards such as Essential 8, CIS, and VPDSS.
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- Architecture Capability: Demonstrated ability to develop reference architectures and integrate security architecture domains into complex programs of work.
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- Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills. You have the ability to influence senior executives, communicate technical decisions clearly, and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
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- Analytical Rigor: A critical thinker with a self-driven, motivated approach, capable of managing competing priorities in a quick-paced environment.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Program Security Architect (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria