Join a highly respected financial services company and help safeguard the future of millions of Australians.
We're looking for a Cyber Security Architect to join a high-performing team focused on uplifting security across critical platforms, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. You’ll play a key role in defining and embedding security into solution architecture, supporting strategic projects, and influencing technology direction across the business.
What you'll do:
• Design and implement enterprise-wide security solutions aligned with frameworks such as APRA, Essential 8, and NIST CSF.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on enterprise projects and initiatives, embedding security into the design lifecycle.
• Develop and implement security patterns, controls, and frameworks across AWS, Azure, and third-party services.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and influence key decisions.
• Research and assess emerging threats, technologies, and vendor solutions to enhance the organisation’s defences.
• Guide teams to deliver security outcomes that reduce vulnerabilities and optimise efficiency.
• Contribute to developing and executing the organisation’s cyber security strategy.
What we're looking for:
• 10+ years in senior technical roles, including 7+ years in information/cyber security.
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial cybersecurity regulations (e.g. APRA CPS 234).
• Expertise in cloud security (ideally Azure), including use of tools like Palo Alto, Forcepoint, and Okta.
• In-depth understanding of Identity & Access Management and Zero Trust architecture.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CobiT, SABSA, or TOGAF.
• Experience delivering security architecture in a DevSecOps environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, and certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, SABSA, or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are highly desirable.
Benefits:
• Highly respected financial services organisation
• Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days from home per week
• Increased employer superannuation contributions
• Annual allowance to support your health and wellbeing
• Strong organisational focus on upskilling, certifications, and career development
• Office located in central Melbourne CBD with excellent access to public transport
• A wide range of inclusive and flexible leave options to support different life stages and personal needs, including additional paid leave over the end-of-year break
If you're passionate about designing secure, scalable systems and ready to make an impact in the financial services sector, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nic Gulliver at nic.gulliver@peoplebank.com.au quoting reference 267701.
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Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architect
Location:
Melbourne
Work Type:
Permanent
Industry:
Cyber / Information Security
Contact Name:
Nic Gulliver
Contact Phone:
02 9409 4715
Date Published:
08-Sep-2025
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