- 12 + 12 month contract - 37.5 hours pw
- ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, or WA - Hybrid work arrangement - 2 days onsite pw
- NV1 Security Clearance

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, require the services of a Lead Cyber Security Architect. Duties of the Lead Cyber Security Architect:

- Developing cyber security architecture and detailed security design documents, including Role Based Access controls for internal systems.
- Leading and conducting risk assessments for internal systems and assessing risk from external connections.
- Undertaking compliance activities in relation to cyber security standards within the Agency aligned to cyber security architecture and industry best practice.
- Resolving complex IT related issues and risks across wide-ranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail. Developing and participating in the implementation of initiatives focused on the reduction of technology risk, governance and compliance to policies and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting various business areas by ensuring stakeholders adequately address all relevant compliance standards such as the PSPF, ISM, Agency Risk Management Frameworks and incident management disciplines.

Skills and Experience Required

- Minimum of five years’ experience with Australian Government governance concepts with a focus on ICT, policy/standards development, documentation of frameworks,



and assisting in the reporting to Senior Executive Extensive experience in delivering and applying agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in producing high quality design documents and ensuring compliance standards at met including Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, ISO standards, Risk Management Frameworks and incident management disciplines.
- Prior experience operating as a Senior Cyber Security Architect, Cyber specialist or similar role
- Demonstrated skills and experience in digital transformations across domains (i.e. business, information, security, data, technology, integration, and application).

How to Apply For a copy of the full , including the application instructions, please get in touch with Alex at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Alex on (02) 6299 1006 6299 1006) to discuss further. Please note that applications close on the 30th of October 2026 at 11am.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID:LH-08235

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📌 Lead Security Architect (Canberra)
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