Senior Cyber Security Architect
IT - Manager
Brisbane, Queensland
Contract for 12 months plus 12 month extension | Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra | Hybrid Working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a federal health agency to recruit an EL1 Senior Cyber Security Architect. In this role, you will serve as the Agency’s principal design authority for cyber security strategy and architecture, defining and governing target state cyber security architecture across corporate environments and national digital health infrastructure to ensure alignment with whole-of-government security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Daniel Keyte on 0433 013 200 or daniel@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a federal health agency to recruit an EL1 Senior Cyber Security Architect. In this role, you will serve as the Agency’s principal design authority for cyber security strategy and architecture, defining and governing target state cyber security architecture across corporate environments and national digital health infrastructure to ensure alignment with whole-of-government security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and champion the cyber security strategy and roadmap, recommending strategic directions across the national digital health ecosystem.
- Act as the Agency’s design authority for cyber security architecture, defining target state architecture, principles, patterns, and standards for ICT systems.
- Provide authoritative advice to Branch, Division, and Agency executives on complex, sensitive, and emerging cyber security matters.
- Lead horizon scanning and structured assessments of emerging technologies and threat developments (AI, post-quantum cryptography, cloud delivery models) and translate findings into policy and architectural direction.
- Ensure alignment with federal government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, and whole-of-government digital security directions.
- Engage with risk at a strategic level by leading threat and risk assessments and recommending appropriate security controls and treatments.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to practitioners while collaborating with enterprise architects, product owners, and delivery teams to embed security from design through implementation.
About You
- Demonstrated experience providing cyber security assurance and advice through the planning and development lifecycle of cloud-based government systems.
- Strong expertise in applying cyber security architectural standards, reference models, and design patterns for modern enterprise IT systems.
- Deep understanding of federal government security frameworks including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Essential Eight Maturity Model.
- Proven capability in leading threat assessments for emerging technologies (AI, post-quantum cryptography, sovereign/cloud models) and evaluating applicable security controls.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with demonstrated experience negotiating architectural positions and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Eligibility Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen, pass a Police Check, and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Daniel Keyte on 0433 013 200 or daniel@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Cassandra Manthey
Why work with Lime?
At Lime, we take the time to understand what you want from your next role, then connect you with opportunities that genuinely fit.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
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For over 16 years, we’ve helped clients and contractors navigate ICT contracting with clear advice, fast action, and honest communication. We don’t rely on volume or scripts, we guide you through the process, take responsibility for outcomes, and stay accountable from first conversation to final placement.
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