Cyber Security Architects design, review, test and assure the technical environment, solution designs and solution implementations in accordance with current and emerging security best practice. They contribute to the technical architecture and security policies and practices.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Cyber Security Architect will have the following responsibilities and possess the skills and experience detailed thereafter:
Development of security architectural methods and frameworks in conjunction with relevant teams;
•Provide security architecture services for projects to provide security specific advice across a wide range of tech areas;
•Ensure the correct security measures and controls are in place and maintained in the lifecycle of the solution;
• Ensure that solutions adhere to security policies and standards;
• Support solutions development to ensure that solutions are secure by design;
• Assist with development of the Security Service Catalogue;
• Develop security artefacts for cloud environments;Assist in determining the baseline security configuration standards for systems (especiallycloud -based);
• Work closely with selected security vendors.
Essential skills & experience
Five+ years of experience in a Cyber Security Architect or similar role developing and using security architecture methodologies;
•Demonstrated experience in securing on -prem and cloud implementations to PROTECTED standards for workloads and data;
•Demonstrated experience working with PROTECTED systems and in their integration with cloud services;
•Demonstrated performance of security design/architecture reviews, code reviews, and penetration tests of large applications, systems and/or networks;
•Detailed knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and associated mitigation strategies;
Detailed understanding of design and security in web -based architectures including Single Page Applications and API -oriented architectures;
•Understanding of, and preferably experience in implementing Zero -Trust principles;
Knowledge of securing on -prem and cloud infrastructure systems including Microsoft and Linux oriented architectures;
•Knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as PSPF, ISM, ISO 27000, NIST and SOC2;
•Proven track record and strong experience in security related technology design and implementation including domains such encryption, access and identity management, vulnerability management;
•Experience with Microsoft and AWS cloud solutions that includes the security controls offered within the relevant cloud context, and knowledge of third -party products that would contribute to the securing, governance and operations related to a Microsoft and/or AWS cloud environment;
•Experience overseeing remediation of vulnerabilities and defining security requirements and aproven track record of working with infrastructure and development teams to build secure solutions.
Desirable skills & experience
• Demonstrable experience of working in complex and diverse technology environments.
Experience in providing security architecture services in an agile project environment desirable;
•Strong knowledge of technology across applications, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, IP networks, storage networks and backups;
•Strong stakeholder engagement with internal and external experts and stakeholders to research and continuously improve cyber defence services.
•Experience in delivering and enhancing tools and processes to promote best practice amongst other cyber and risk teams across the agency.
•Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to communicate concepts to technical and non -technical audiences;
• High degree of initiative and ability to work with little supervision.
Location of services: Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne
Clearance required: NV1, or at least a Baseline with an ability to obtain their NV1 and
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