Cyber Security Architect
A Cyber Security Architect designing and assuring secure architectures (ISM/PSPF, AWS and Azure/M365 security controls) for a large defence-context sustainment project, onsite in Canberra or Melbourne. They collaborate with architecture and security teams, produce security design documentation, and mentor junior team members.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Canberra ACT
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- NV2 Security Clearance (or minimum NV1 with eligibility to obtain NV2)
- 4-6+ years' experience in information security with experience in security architecture and design
- Experience in an Australian Defence or National Security context
- Experience with Microsoft 365, AWS Security and Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Information Security Certifications such as CISSP, CISM
- Vendor certifications such as AWS Certified Security (Specialty) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Experience across SIEM, Endpoint Detection, Azure Security, Email Security, Web Proxy/Security and Network Security solutions
- Experience in vulnerability assessments, firewalls, content filtering, file integrity monitoring technologies
Nice to have
- Experience in software development or ICT infrastructure deployment, with specific experience in complex security operations environments
Full description
Location: Canberra or Melbourne (onsite at our customer’s premises).
Reporting to the Practice Lead of Applied Intelligence, the Cyber Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust cyber security architectures that effectively safeguard information systems.
The Cyber Security Architect will ensure that security measures are integrated into the solutions we provide internally and for our customers, enabling early identification and mitigation of potential threats. This role involves close collaboration with other architecture teams, the cyber security team, and customer cyber resources to optimise security protocols and response strategies.
This role will predominantly provide cyber architecture and cyber assurance to a large sustainment project. Other opportunities outside of this project will occur from time to time. You will also serve as a mentor and coach to junior team members, guiding them in best practices and innovative security solutions.
Who Are We?
Citadel Edge is an Australian-owned specialist technology company with over 25 years of experience. We serve a range of critical sectors, including government, health, defence, national security, higher education and commercial. Delivering secure, end-to-end solutions, we’re trusted to solve complex problems with clarity, speed, and precision. Citadel Edge unites specialist teams under one trusted brand – streamlining access to advanced and integrated capabilities in enterprise software development, cyber assurance, defence and national security systems, AI and data management, workforce, and audiovisual collaboration.
What’s The Role?
- Gathering requirements and developing Solution and Detailed Designs for Cybersecurity technologies being implemented across Citadel Edge and our customers, particularly in a defence context.
- Designing, consulting, and providing quality assurance of complex Security, Cloud, End-User and related domain solutions across multiple jurisdictions covering:
- Australian ISM and PSPF.
- AWS Cybersecurity controls such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, Shield, etc.
- Azure and M365 Cybersecurity controls such as Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, etc.
- Data loss prevention controls, such as M365 DLP controls and CASB.
- Web application protection technologies, such as web application firewalls.
- Network segmentation and network access control technologies.
- Endpoint protection controls, such as Crowdstrike, Ivanti App Control, Mobile Device Management, etc.
- Assisting other Architects in the Cybersecurity elements of their projects: