• Join a high-profile Federal Government Agency!
• Initial 12-month contract + 12-month extension option –
• QLD, WA, ACT, VIC & NSW locations – Rewarding hourly rates!

A leading Federal Government Agency is looking to engage an experienced Lead Security Architect to provide cyber security architecture leadership, security risk assessments and governance expertise across complex enterprise systems. The successful Lead Security Architect will develop security designs, strengthen compliance frameworks and support digital transformation initiatives while managing technology risks. The successful candidate will be offered an initial 12-month contract with a 12-month extension option, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The successful Lead Security Architect will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Developing cyber security architectures, detailed security designs and role-based access controls.
• Leading security risk assessments across internal systems and external connections.
• Developing and implementing security standards, policies, procedures and risk mitigation controls.
• Providing strategic security advice, compliance reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

The successful Lead Security Architect will have experience in the following:

• Minimum 5 years\' experience in Australian Government ICT governance, security policy and standards development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting digital transformation across security, data, technology, applications and integration domains.
• Strong knowledge of PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, ISO standards and risk management frameworks, with experience producing security design documentation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management skills, supported by relevant ICT qualifications or industry certifications.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Security Architect to contribute to a major Federal Government program! This long-term contract (up to 2 years) offers an excellent working environment, flexible hybrid arrangements and rewarding contracting rates. If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW! Please forward your resume to jobs@hitechaust.com, quoting the relevant job reference number, JA1404. For more exciting opportunities, visit www.hitechaust.com.