Security Architect

Are you a Security Architect open to a Geelong-based contract role?

Your new company
Victorian government’s top statutory authority is looking for a Security Architect to be part of their Security team for a long term contract.


Your new role

As a security expert with strong technical and soft skills, your key responsibilities include:
  • Leading design efforts to embed digital security principles.
  • Evaluating new services and tools for security risks and architectural fit.
  • Tracking sensitive data (e.g., PII) and recommending protections like encryption or tokenization.
  • Identifying security gaps and applying fixes, escalating risks when needed.
  • Reviewing AWS security using tools like Security Hub, Config, GuardDuty, KMS, etc.
  • Implementing security controls for IAM, applications, OS hardening, and WAFs.
  • Performing technical security assessments across AWS environments.


What you'll need to succeed

You’ll need strong customer service skills and the ability to handle complex technical issues under pressure using creative and best-practice solutions. You should also have:
  • Proven experience managing support tasks independently and in teams, using analysis and expert knowledge.
  • Ability to lead and motivate external service providers to meet business goals safely.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise application lifecycles, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
  • Experience with application support, deployment, environment setup, and tools like ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Scrum.
  • Certifications like CISSP or CISA are a bonus.


What you'll get in return

You’ll gain experience in teamwork across various technologies
  • Flexible work environment
  • Be part of the hybrid work culture
  • Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Prachi.Kalyanarora@Hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


Hays appreciates the importance of workforce diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer and have policies, procedures and relationships in place to promote our understanding of all forms of diversity.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Geelong
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
2950134

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Prachi KalyanArora, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,

Telephone: +61 3 8602 9830

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