We are hiring for Cyber Security Architect for Canberra
Start Date: 14 December 2026
Experience Level: EL1 equivalent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: NV1
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect with solid expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft cloud security. The role focuses on cloud security architecture, security assurance, risk assessments, accreditation and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and review secure Microsoft Azure and Microsoft cloud architectures.
- Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
- Develop security standards, patterns and technical documentation.
- Provide expertise in Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Purview and Microsoft 365 security.
- Support security accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Identify security risks and recommend remediation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.
- Work with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure cloud solutions.
- Microsoft Azure cloud security architecture.
- Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview and Microsoft 365 security.
- Cloud security assessments, threat modelling and risk management.
- Identity and access management, network and data security.
- Australian Government ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight.
- Security accreditation, ATO and technical documentation.
- Whole-of-life cost assessment.
- Commonwealth Government, intelligence, law enforcement or national security experience.
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+ or relevant Microsoft certifications.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security or Information Security.
Mandatory Requirements
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain NV1 security clearance.
- Must successfully complete ACIC Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA).