Cyber Security Architect

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-18 Melbourne VIC Contract Hybrid ICT

Company shared salary

A$16,000–A$17,600/mo (A$192,000–A$211,200/yr)

Market rate

A$13,333–A$15,000/mo (A$160,000–A$180,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Melbourne or Sydney CBD 3-6 Month Contracts Hybrid We are currently looking for experienced Cyber Security Architects / Security Architects to support complex technology projects and security initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review cyber security architectures, solution designs, security controls and patterns.
  • Identify security threats, risks and control gaps, and recommend practical and implementable solutions.
  • Provide security architecture and SME guidance across projects, BAU activities and technology initiatives.
  • Translate business, functional and non-functional requirements into appropriate security solutions.
  • Conduct security reviews and contribute to security governance, standards, strategies and architecture roadmaps.
  • Work closely with technology teams, engineers, developers, project teams, vendors and senior stakeholders.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to delivery teams.
  • Maintain security architecture documentation, design artefacts and knowledge bases.
  • Work across both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Cyber Security Architecture, Security Architecture, Cyber Security Design or Security Consulting.
  • Good understanding of security threats, risks, controls and enterprise security principles.
  • Experience working across complex technology environments and multiple projects.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Pragmatic, analytical and outcomes-focused approach to security and solution design.
  • Experience working with technology partners, vendors and third parties.