Lead Cyber Security Architect (Azure)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Architect with strong Microsoft Azure expertise to join a major government program. This role will provide architectural leadership, security design, and technical guidance to ensure compliance with Australian Government security standards and deliver a secure, scalable cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure IT solutions aligned with Australian Government security standards (ISM, PSPF).
• Provide architectural guidance and risk assessments across projects, ensuring security by design.
• Review existing architectures, identify security gaps, and develop remediation plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders (business, technical, management, and security operations) to embed security requirements in project delivery.
• Assess in-flight project work to improve security posture ahead of penetration testing and external reviews.
• Advise on integration of cloud services, networks, identity, and access management solutions.
• Demonstrated experience providing security architecture and design for the Australian Government.

• Implement security best practices for Microsoft Azure services to protect against cyber threats.
• Configure, manage, and monitor security tools and technologies (networking, logging, intrusion detection/prevention).
• Monitor and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Draft Threat and Risk Assessments for products/services.
• Test and evaluate products/services for security considerations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and administering Azure solutions for the Australian Government.

• Manage vendors engaged for IRAP assessments, penetration testing, and other security services.
• Provide support to remove blockers, supply evidence, and remediate technical and business issues.
• Triage vendor requests and engage appropriate team members.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting an IRAP process for the Australian Government.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture.
• Proven experience implementing security measures and controls in Azure (highly desirable).
• Understanding of compliance standards (ISM, PSPF).
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Desirable

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, identity management, and secure cloud migration.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automation tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, SABSA).
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on an exciting, high-profile program with up to 3 years of engagement.
• Influence security strategy and architecture for critical government systems.
• Collaborate with leading experts in cyber security and cloud technologies.
• Ideal Candidate will be available from January 2026 and hold an active Baseline Clearance.

Eamon Ridgway
Consultant

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