Cyber Architect

Setting the Scene
Our client operates within the Queensland Government, supporting cyber security initiatives that strengthen security capabilities and resilience across government. The team provides cyber security leadership, governance, policy, standards, capability development and whole-of-government security services, helping address evolving threats and uplift cyber security maturity.

The Role
As a Cyber Architect, you'll analyse complex cyber security requirements across multiple government entities and develop secure, scalable and reusable security architectures. Working collaboratively with technical teams and stakeholders, you'll help shape cyber security approaches, develop technology roadmaps and ensure security standards align with broader government architecture principles. This role offers the opportunity to influence cyber security at a government-wide level, contributing to the design of new services, the development of technical standards and the ongoing improvement of cyber security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical cyber security standards, policies, frameworks and guidelines aligned with government enterprise architecture.
• Design robust cyber security architectures for new services, projects and initiatives.
• Develop cyber security technology roadmaps and architectural approaches to address emerging threats and challenges.
• Analyse cyber security requirements across government entities and recommend effective architectural solutions.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of whole-of-government cyber security services.
• Provide technical advice to government stakeholders on cyber security challenges and security service adoption.
• Develop secure, scalable and reusable architectures suitable for implementation across multiple government environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security requirements and support improvements in cyber security maturity.
• Attend and present at Cyber Security Communities of Practice, sharing technical guidance and architectural approaches.
• Stay informed about emerging cyber security technologies, threats and industry best practices to guide architectural decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in cyber security architecture, security engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Experience designing and developing security architectures across complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security standards, frameworks, policies and technical guidelines.
• Experience developing security roadmaps, architectural approaches and technical security strategies.
• Ability to translate complex security requirements into practical, scalable architectural solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and their application to cyber security.
• Understanding of emerging cyber security threats, technologies and security design principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to provide technical advice to diverse audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and complex organisational environments.
• Relevant qualifications in cyber security, information technology, computer science or a related field will be highly regarded.

Experience within government, large enterprise environments or other highly regulated industries will be advantageous, particularly where security architecture, technical standards and shared security services are involved.

What's in It for You?

• $151.19 per hour including super.
• Contract through to 30 June 2027, with potential for extension.
• Influence cyber security architecture and maturity across multiple government entities.
• Develop and shape technical security standards, frameworks and roadmaps.
• Contribute to whole-of-government security initiatives with broad organisational impact.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and stakeholders on emerging cyber security challenges.
• Apply your expertise to create secure, scalable and reusable security solutions.

How to Apply
Applications are treated with absolute confidentiality. Click APPLY or contact Clodagh at clodagh@decipherbureau.com for an informal conversation about your next career move. Equal opportunity and diversity are valued and encouraged.