Cyber Security Architect

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Compas Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Cyber Security Architect

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA

Join a high-impact team responsible for designing and evolving cyber security architecture that underpins a major federal agency's operations. This 12-month opportunity (with potential extensions) will see you take a strategic leadership role in shaping security systems and standards, embedding resilience and scalability across platforms and solutions. Your work will directly influence architectural risk mitigation, security frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture aligned with strategic objectives and risk appetite
  • Develop security standards, reference architectures, and implementation guidelines to embed security in all solutions
  • Conduct architectural risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with business needs
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and policy frameworks (e.g., ISM, PSPF) across all architectural decisions

Key Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience in designing and reviewing enterprise-wide cyber security architecture
  • Knowledge of Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Experience working at EL1/EL2 or SFIA Level 5 equivalent in a strategic architecture role
  • Ability to drive collaboration between cyber security, architecture, and business teams

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Liam Murphy or the Compas Team on and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must have a current baseline or above clearance.

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