Cyber Security Architect

4 days ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Your New Role
The Cyber Security Architect supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure technology solutions across the organisation.

The Architect contributes to the development of secure systems and architectures that align with the City's Cyber Security Strategy and frameworks such as the Australian Government ISM, NIST CSF, and SOCI obligations.

Responsibilities Include

  • Contribute to the development and documentation of security architecture patterns, standards, and guidelines for the City.
  • Evaluate and recommend systems for security risks and provide expertise for mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews under the guidance of senior architects.
  • Contribute to the implementation of security controls across IT and OT environments, ensuring alignment with Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA) principles.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution designers, and cyber operations teams to ensure security is embedded early in project lifecycles.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes (e.g., Qld Privacy Acts, SOCI obligations).
  • Assist in the development of artefacts such as security blueprints, capability maps, standards, patterns and solution overlays.
  • Lead and support various projects using sound project management methodology to meet key deliverables.
  • Identify and mitigate various cyber threats and vulnerabilities, using risk assessment techniques.
  • Source, implement and manage cloud security, network security, and large COTS product architecture.

We're Looking For People Who Have

  • Bachelor degree inComputer Science, Information Technology or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Relevant professional certifications such as SABSA, or CISSP

Note: This position is classified as a security-sensitive critical infrastructure position and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an AusCheck Background Check. This background check may cause a delay to our onboarding process.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

  • 9-day fortnight
  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
  • Personal and professional development courses
  • Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
  • 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Troy Mitchell

Contact Number

Closing Date

Sunday 14th September 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.


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