Lead Security Architect

Posted: 02/10/2025

Closing Date: 30/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Collingwood or Mascot

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

Through the merger of Bank Australia and Qudos Bank we're creating a better, stronger and more resilient bank for our customers and employees. As one company with two trusted brands, we're building on the strong foundations of our history and shared values as we bring together the best of both banks.

As Information Security Architect, you'll play a key role in shaping Bank Australia's security architecture during a multi-year merger and acquisition initiative. You'll provide strategic and innovative security design across applications, technology and cloud environments. Balancing technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, you'll ensure systems and infrastructure remain secure, resilient and aligned with business goals.

Why join us

• We have big plans to become Australia's leading purpose-driven bank.
• As a certified B Corp, we're part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, balancing profit and purpose.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Design and maintain secure architecture across applications, cloud and technology environments
• Develop and oversee security frameworks, policies and standards aligned with business and regulatory needs
• Provide expert guidance on security controls, strategy and emerging technology risks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure secure solution delivery
• Lead architecture design, integration planning and technology roadmaps
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance across internal and vendor-delivered solutions
• Promote secure cloud-first strategies using platforms like Azure and AWS
• Support implementation and troubleshooting of security solutions
• Manage vendor relationships and lead security RFPs and roadmap planning.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Security Architect
• Deep expertise across legacy infrastructure, cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and application architecture
• Proven experience in system migration, consolidation and large-scale transformation programs
• Strong skills in technical documentation, solution design and regulatory alignment
• Familiarity with APIs, integration patterns and middleware technologies
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills
• Strategic thinker with resilience, adaptability and a collaborative mindset
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (desirable)
• Experience in financial services and supporting M&A programs (desirable)
• Security certifications (e.g. SABSA) and cloud architecture certifications (Azure/AWS) highly regarded
• Commitment to Bank Australia's purpose, values, and B Corp ethos.

By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia's Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.