It Security Architect

• Initial 12-month contract, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions
• No Award applies for this role: Rates from $130.00 per hour are offered (inclusive of superannuation and casual loading) - dependent on skills and experience.
• 8 hours per day - 40 hours per week
• Australian Citizens required with minimum Baseline Clearance
• Locations: Sydney NSW or Canberra ACT
• Hybrid working arrangements

About Hudson:Our Federal Government Technology, Projects & Transformation team provide a true specialist approach to connect the best Technology Talent to the most exciting projects in the market.About the Role:A Federal Government Agency have identified their need for a Security Architecture Framework and accordingly require a Security Architect to establish and maintain this Architecture. The successful candidate will have over 5 years' experience in a similar role developing and using Security Architecture methodologies.Responsibilities:

• 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 (especially cloud-based)

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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 a proven track record of working with infrastructure and development teams to build secure solutions.

How to Apply:To apply for this position please submit your resume via the provided link on this advert. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this role please contact Alexsandra Zadro - - 0434 946 418Security Architect required to establish and maintain a Security Architecture Framework for a Federal Government Agency.