Contract Details: 6-month contract with potential extensions Location: Melbourne-based (Hybrid working model) Engagement: Daily rate contract
The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Project Security Architect to join a leading enterprise, focusing on embedding robust security governance and controls within complex program environments. This role is less about hands-on cloud engineering and more about establishing the security framework, controls, and processes that guide project delivery across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
You will act as the key security liaison, ensuring that all projects are "secure-by-design" from their inception and maintaining compliance throughout the lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Establish Security Programs: Design and formalize the security architecture governance, processes, and frameworks required for large-scale technology programs.
Embed Security into Delivery: Collaborate closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to integrate security requirements, controls, and processes into project roadmaps and agile sprints.
Design & Pattern Development: Develop reusable security patterns and reference architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud solutions (GCP, AWS, Azure), ensuring all critical integrations (e.g., SAP, payment platforms) meet enterprise security standards.
Compliance and Risk: Advise project teams on security architecture, governance, and mandated compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8, CPS 234).
Control Implementation: Define controls and guardrails for CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments, supporting DevSecOps initiatives within the program structure.
Liaison and Assurance: Provide security assurance sign-off at project milestones and clearly communicate security requirements and risks to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Experience & Skills
Solution Architecture Expertise: 5–10 years of proven experience in Solution Architecture.
Security Project Experience: Minimum 5 years working specifically on security architecture for large-scale programs or projects.
Program Establishment: Demonstrated ability to build, implement, and govern security programs or frameworks within an enterprise environment.
Multi-Cloud Knowledge: Solid understanding of the security services, IAM, and networking across at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Enterprise Integration Security: Experience advising on secure architectures for complex enterprise systems, particularly securing integrations involving payments, ERP (SAP), and hybrid/SaaS solutions.
Certifications Highly Regarded: CISSP, CISM, CCSK, SABSA, or relevant cloud security certifications.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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