Our client is a large Australian organisation that is a leader in their field. The work culture is collaborative and supportive of each other. They look after their people and provide some of the best benefits, workspaces, and facilities in the industry.About the Role:Lead the strategic vision, execution, and implementation of robust Security Architecture solutions vital to bolstering the Information Technology, Infrastructure, and Platform frameworks. Spearhead the development and enforcement of comprehensive Security and Solution Architecture frameworks across the entire IT and OT landscape. Anticipate evolving needs by positioning yourself to oversee and guide Solution Architects in crafting innovative solutions within the dynamic Technology domain.Responsibilities:
- Ensures alignment between business objectives, technology trends, and IT strategy to effectively drive security requirements across the entire technology domain.
- Develop, oversee, and communicate Security architecture reference models to peers and stakeholders for effective management and support.
- Collaborates with solution/project teams to conduct thorough research, analysis, and documentation of existing and proposed technology landscapes, identifying key deficiencies and offering security solutions and enhancements for improvement.
- Craft the target Security Architecture and outline high-level roadmap aimed at mitigating risks highlighted by the CISO.
- Perform Architecture reviews (health assessments, compliance/risk reviews) as agreed.
- Establish and embed Security EA process, including communication and measurement of KPIs.
- Embrace and champion security, cyber, and framework principles, actively enforcing processes and ensuring tangible outcomes and sustained results.
- Establish a pioneering competency team to enhance risk mitigation strategies and elevate overall security posture to unprecedented levels.
- Experience in working in a complex technology landscape and simplifying the Security Architecture and designs.
- Experience across the software development lifecycle, including conceptual solution design and scoping, high-level estimation, and contribution to business case development.
- Experience in designing and delivering cloud solutions on AWS or MS Azure
- TOGAF Certified or experience with other Architecture frameworks.
- Experienced in ITIL or other similar best practices.
- Experience in developing Architecture Standards and Reference Architecture
- Entire Azure Cloud Security Stack (Fabric, PS, Automation, DevOps, ARM, EntraID, Sentinel, Networking)
- ISO27001:2013, ASD8, SOCI or NIST Compliance Frameworks
- IaaS / PaaS and Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture