Cyber Security Architect – Active NV1 Clearance

2 weeks ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia ZSoft Technologies Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Cyber Security Architect – Active NV1 Clearance (Canberra) - 12 months+ 12 months

Seeking an experienced
Cyber Security Architect
to join the Cyber Architecture and Assurance Section (CAS) within the Cyber Security, Cloud & Networks Branch. This role will play a key part in shaping and safeguarding secure ICT systems across government by designing frameworks, assessing risks, and guiding projects to achieve strong security outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Design and maintain secure architecture frameworks aligned with government standards (ISM, PSPF, NIST).
  • Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
  • Provide expert security guidance across cloud, infrastructure, and application projects.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, data protection requirements, and security policies.
  • Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation.
  • Monitor emerging threats and technologies to strengthen security posture.

Skills & experience

  • Demonstrated experience in
    cyber security architecture, secure system design, and risk assessments
    .
  • Strong knowledge of government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF, NIST).
  • Familiarity with
    cloud security
    and
    identity and access management
    practices.
  • Ability to
    communicate complex security concepts
    to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience providing security oversight across IT projects, including infrastructure and application development.
  • Minimum active NV1 security clearance (essential).

Highly desirable

  • Certifications:
    CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA
    (or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and DevSecOps.
  • Understanding of data protection, privacy legislation, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders on strategic security decisions.
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