Security Architect | Major Government Transformation Program
Brisbane | Contract Opportunity | Queensland Government
An exciting chance exists for an experienced
Security Architect
to join a significant Queensland Government digital transformation program.
Working across a complex technology environment, you will provide security architecture leadership across
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks, integration services and enterprise data platforms
.
This is an influential role for a senior security professional who can balance strong cyber security and governance principles with the practical requirements of delivering large-scale transformation.
The Role Working closely with Enterprise, Solution and Data/AI Architects, you will be responsible for ensuring security, privacy and governance requirements are embedded across solution design and delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading security architecture across cloud, digital, data and integration solutions
Developing security principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures
Leading security design reviews, threat modelling and technical risk assessments
Defining controls across
IAM, privileged access, encryption, monitoring, auditing and information protection
Driving
Zero Trust
and identity-centric security approaches
Providing security governance across
Azure, M365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Supporting privacy, information classification and secure information-sharing requirements
Leading security assurance, accreditation, remediation and audit-readiness activities




Providing trusted security advice to executives, architects, project teams and technology vendors
Security Architect | Major Government Transformation Program
Brisbane | Contract Opportunity | Queensland Government
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
Security Architect
to join a significant Queensland Government digital transformation program.
Working across a complex technology environment, you will provide security architecture leadership across
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks, integration services and enterprise data platforms
.
This is an influential role for a senior security professional who can balance strong cyber security and governance principles with the practical requirements of delivering large-scale transformation.
The Role Working closely with Enterprise, Solution and Data/AI Architects, you will be responsible for ensuring security, privacy and governance requirements are embedded across solution design and delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading security architecture across cloud, digital, data and integration solutions
Developing security principles, standards, patterns and reference architectures
Leading security design reviews,



threat modelling and technical risk assessments
Defining controls across
IAM, privileged access, encryption, monitoring, auditing and information protection
Driving
Zero Trust
and identity-centric security approaches
Providing security governance across
Azure, M365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Supporting privacy, information classification and secure information-sharing requirements
Leading security assurance, accreditation, remediation and audit-readiness activities
Providing trusted security advice to executives, architects, project teams and technology vendors
What We're Looking For
You will be an experienced Security Architect with a strong background operating within complex enterprise or transformation environments.
Ideally, you will bring experience across:
Microsoft Azure Security Services
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft 365 Security
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Security
Identity and Access Management
Zero Trust architecture
Azure networking and security controls
Security monitoring and logging
Threat modelling and security risk assessments
Cloud security architecture
Exposure to
QGEA, IS18, IRAP, ASD Essential Eight and ISO *****
will be particularly valuable, alongside an understanding of privacy-by-design and information governance requirements.
Experience within
Queensland Government, regulatory, law enforcement, justice, health or another highly regulated environment
would be highly regarded.

📌 Security Architect (Brisbane)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Brisbane