12-month contract with a 12-month extension option
Canberra-based Commonwealth Government engagement
NV1 security clearance preferred
Resolve Recruit is seeking an experienced
Cyber Security Architect
to provide technical and strategic architecture leadership across a Federal Government agency's core cyber security platforms and services. This role focuses on the design, integration, uplift and ongoing technical coherence of security monitoring, identity, endpoint, cloud, emerging technology and secure internet access capabilities.
You will work primarily within Cyber Security, partnering with Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, End User Computing, enterprise architecture and project teams. You'll need a deep understanding of complex enterprise environments, the ability to translate architecture into implemented, supportable outcomes, and the confidence to challenge generic or vendor-led proposals in favour of practical, environment-specific designs.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and maintain the architecture for enterprise security monitoring, including SIEM, Windows Event Collection and cloud telemetry
Provide architecture leadership for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Purview and Defender for Identity
Lead cyber security architecture reviews across infrastructure, identity, endpoint, network, cloud, SaaS and data initiatives
Produce high-level and detailed designs, integration diagrams, security patterns and architecture decision records




Develop target architectures and technical roadmaps for the rationalisation or uplift of security platforms
Apply the ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and ASD guidance to technical architecture and design decisions
Key Experience and Skills:
Designing, integrating and uplifting cyber security technologies across complex enterprise environments
SIEM architecture, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity, including sensor design and telemetry coverage
Rapid7, Windows Event Collection or equivalent technologies highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of the ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and relevant ASD guidance
If you're an experienced Cyber Security Architect looking to work in a technically broad, high-impact Commonwealth Government environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Resolve?
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Flexible contracting models
to suit your specific needs.
Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services
, supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents.
Exclusive access to membership privileges
at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
A variety of pay cycle options
designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
Access to corporate perks programs
, enhancing both your professional and personal life.
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📌 Cyber Security Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Resolve Recruit
📍 Canberra