Enterprise Security Architect — Sydney
Shape the security architecture of a major Australian organisation undergoing significant digital and AI transformation.
This organisation has a long history of supporting Australian professionals and is now investing heavily in modernising its security capability. With major programs underway and strong executive sponsorship, this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, strategic architecture role with genuine influence.
You'll partner directly with the CISO to define the enterprise security vision, uplift architecture capability, and guide secure adoption of cloud, data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
What you'll lead - Enterprise Security Strategy — Define and evolve enterprise‑wide security architecture, standards, patterns, and the long‑term technology roadmap.
- Security‑by‑Design — Embed secure practices early across the SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and product design; champion threat modelling and modern engineering approaches.
- Cloud & Identity Architecture — Oversee security design across AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid and on‑prem environments; lead IAM, endpoint, network, and Zero Trust strategies.
- Risk & Governance — Ensure alignment with APRA CPS 234 and CPS 230; uplift threat risk assessment frameworks; represent security at governance forums and Architecture Review Boards.
- Innovation & Thought Leadership — Maintain a forward‑looking view on emerging threats, AI, and new capabilities; act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
What you bring - Extensive experience in cybersecurity and enterprise security architecture within complex, regulated environments.
- Deep capability across cloud security, identity, Zero Trust, AppSec, DevSecOps, and AI‑driven security.
- Proven ability to design and govern scalable, enterprise‑wide security architectures.
- Experience operating in APRA‑regulated organisations.
- Strong commercial judgement, balancing risk, usability, and business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
- Highly regarded certifications: CISSP‑ISSAP, SABSA, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF.
Why this role matters
You'll be joining at a moment of genuine transformation- not a theoretical strategy, but a funded, executive‑backed uplift with the mandate to modernise, simplify, and secure the organisation's digital future. You'll shape guardrails, uplift capability, and influence decisions that impact the entire enterprise.
