Lime Recruitment
Security Architect
Contract Security Architect (to Feb 2027, extension possible) via Lime Recruitment for a large Queensland Government client in Brisbane, hybrid. Day to day: define and govern security architecture across the In Plain Sight ICT Program — Azure, M365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks — including threat modelling, IRAP, and Essential Eight compliance.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Brisbane QLD
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Demonstrated experience in Security Architecture, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles within complex enterprise environments
- Proven track record delivering security architecture and governance for large-scale cloud, digital transformation, data, and integration programs
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Security Services, Entra ID, M365 Security, Defender Suite, Purview, Dynamics 365 Security, and Power Platform Governance
- Deep understanding of Queensland Government information security requirements (QGEA, IS18), Queensland Information Privacy Act, Zero Trust architectures, IRAP assessments, and ASD Essential Eight
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
Nice to have
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, Azure Security Engineer/Architect) or experience within government/regulatory environments
Full description
Salary: No contractor fees / two pay runs per week
Contract to 26/02/2027 with Planned extension up to 29/02/2028 | Brisbane, QLD | Hybrid working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit a Security Architect. In this role, you will define, govern, and assure security architecture across the In Plain Sight ICT Program, supporting nation-leading child safeguarding reform and standing up critical agency ICT capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead security architecture activities across the program, ensuring security, privacy, and governance requirements are embedded within all solution designs.
- Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned to Queensland Government policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice.
- Provide security architecture leadership across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Databricks, integration platforms, and enterprise data environments.
- Collaborate with Enterprise, Solution, and Data/AI Architects to ensure security controls, identity management, encryption, and privacy obligations are integrated across all domains.
- Lead security design reviews, threat modelling workshops, technical risk assessments, IRAP engagements, accreditation, and compliance activities.
- Provide authoritative advice to executives, project teams, and vendors regarding cyber security risk, compliance, and secure solution design.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in Security Architecture, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
- Proven track record delivering security architecture and governance for large-scale cloud, digital transformation, data, and integration programs.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Security Services, Entra ID, M365 Security, Defender Suite, Purview, Dynamics 365 Security, and Power Platform Governance.
- Deep understanding of Queensland Government information security requirements (QGEA, IS18), Queensland Information Privacy Act, Zero Trust architectures, IRAP assessments, and ASD Essential Eight.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills to translate complex security and compliance requirements into practical technology outcomes.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, Azure Security Engineer/Architect) or experience within government/regulatory environments are highly regarded.