Cybersecurity Lead Architect - Federal Government Client

Cybersecurity Lead Architect - Federal Government Client

Location:

Richmond 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Cyber / Information Security

Contact Name:

Jaylene Quiaonza

Contact Phone:

03 80807267

Date Published:

15-Aug-2025

Job Description – Federal Government – Lead Cyber Architect
Lead the strategic design, integration, and delivery of solution and cyber architectures for a complex program. Provide technical leadership, ensure alignment with enterprise goals, and manage a high-performing architecture team. Ability to obtain NV1/Baseline clearance is a must.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a program-wide strategic architecture roadmap integrating solution and cyber designs.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architects, driving performance, capability, and quality outcomes.
  • Deliver fit-for-purpose, high-quality architectures aligned with business objectives and technical standards.
  • Provide thought leadership in architecture and cyber security strategy.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and ensure integration with enterprise architecture.
  • Oversee technical delivery, resolve complex issues, and maintain governance alignment.
  • Chair architecture governance/design forums and present solutions for approval at relevant councils.
 
Essential Criteria
  1. 10+ years’ experience as a lead architect, delivering complex solutions at scale.
  2. Broad technical and architectural expertise balancing strategic and tactical needs.
  3. Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills.
  4. 5+ years’ leadership of architecture practices and teams.
  5. Proven ability to translate business needs into solution designs and strategic roadmaps.
  6. Skilled in mentoring teams and leading design reviews with executives.
 
Desirable Criteria
  1. Bachelor’s degree in IT/Business (or equivalent) plus TOGAF or equivalent certification.
  2. Experience delivering fraud detection/compliance transformation and enterprise integration.
  3. Federal Government security clearance (or ability to obtain).
  4. AWS architecture certification and expertise in cloud, cyber, and enterprise platforms.
Application: Submit a one-page pitch (max. 5,000 characters) addressing key selection criteria.
 
Please quote BH – 267837 and email Jaylene.quiaonza@peoplebank.com.au if you’re interested
 
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