Program Security Architect – As part of a high-profile IT transformation program. Long term contract - Based in the South Eastern Suburbs We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Program Security Architect to join a high-profile, mission-critical digital transformation program for a 12 months contract within the Government sector. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical security architecture leadership, governance, and assurance across complex technology initiatives. Your work will directly impact the security, resilience, and compliance of large-scale infrastructure, ensuring that high-stakes solutions are designed, built, and operated with a "secure-by-design" philosophy. You will navigate a hybrid cloud and on-premises environment, collaborating with solution architects, vendors, and senior business stakeholders to integrate robust security, privacy, and data protection requirements into every stage of the program lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Architecture Leadership: Develop and govern the Program Security Architecture, including target state models, security design principles, and architectural decision records.
- Governance & Assurance: Establish security review mechanisms, perform threat-informed design reviews, and lead security design authority functions to ensure compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
- Technical Advisory: Provide authoritative advice on security risks, controls, and trade-offs. Translate complex security requirements into practical implementation plans for engineering and infrastructure teams.
- Framework Alignment: Ensure architecture aligns with organizational standards, industry best practices, and government requirements (e.g., VPDSS, Essential 8, CIS).
- Risk Management: Conduct and maintain security risk assessments for hardware, software, and solution designs, recommending controls to mitigate identified threats.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership to drive security-by-design principles and facilitate informed decision-making.
... To be successful in this role, you possess extensive experience in enterprise Program Security Architecture within large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong background in Cyber Frameworks, Cyber Controls, and Risk Management.
- Expertise in PAM/PIM (e.g., CyberArk or BeyondTrust).
- Experience with SIEM/SOC operations (IPSEC).
- Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable) and general penetration testing experience.
- Proven experience in Identity Management strategies and architectures.
- Governance & Compliance: Deep familiarity with enterprise governance and security standards such as Essential 8, CIS, and VPDSS.
- Architecture Capability: Demonstrated ability to develop reference architectures and integrate security architecture domains into complex programs of work.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills. You have the ability to influence senior executives, communicate technical decisions clearly, and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Analytical Rigor: A critical thinker with a self-driven, motivated approach, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
If you are up to the challenge, send your cv to the link below or email Leonie.woodfine@randstad.com.au
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