Cyber Security Architect

- Location: Canberra, ACT.
- Initial term: 12 months.
- Extensions: Two options of 12 months each.
- Rate: $135 - $155 per hour
- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week.

About the chance
Canberra Consulting is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to support the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
Working at the EL1-equivalent level, you will provide security architecture and design guidance across enterprise and project technology initiatives, including the CIA Firearms Licensing Project. The role combines hands-on cloud security expertise with a strong focus on technical documentation, assurance and security accreditation.
You will work across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview and associated services, helping teams deliver secure solutions aligned with Australian Government security requirements.

What you’ll do

- Provide cyber security architecture and design guidance for Microsoft cloud environments.
- Lead security architecture reviews, threat assessments and cyber security risk assessments.
- Develop security standards, architecture patterns and practical design guidance.
- Embed security requirements throughout project and system delivery lifecycles.
- Advise on cloud security, identity and access management, networking and data protection.
- Develop and maintain security documentation and accreditation artefacts, supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Identify architectural gaps and security risks, and recommend remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers,



project teams and service providers to deliver secure cloud solutions.
- Prepare clear technical advice, architecture documentation and stakeholder briefings.

What you’ll bring

- Demonstrated experience designing and securing Microsoft Azure solutions across identity, network, platform and data security.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security capabilities.
- Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat assessments and risk assessments for cloud-based solutions.
- Experience applying the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Essential Eight to cloud architecture and security advice.
- Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate security and assurance documentation.

Experience in Commonwealth Government, intelligence, law enforcement, national security or another highly regulated environment will be highly regarded. Relevant qualifications or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or Security+ are also desirable.

Security requirements
Applicants must hold an AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. The successful candidate must also obtain an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) before commencing and meet applicable confidentiality and engagement requirements.

Apply now
Submit your current CV through SEEK, highlighting your Azure security architecture, Microsoft security and cyber assurance experience.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide written responses addressing the selection criteria.
*Candidates not meeting Citizenship and Security requirements, will not be considered

📌 Cyber Security Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Consulting
📍 Canberra