- Pay
- A$89–131k
- Where
- Canberra, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Make your mark as a Security Architect in the Cybersecurity sector, based in Canberra.
Government and defence work in Canberra has made the city one of the busiest cybersecurity markets in the country.
A fast-growing security startup here needs a Security Architect who can design defences for systems that genuinely cannot afford to fail.
The work sits close to national infrastructure.
It matters.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design and document security architectures for cloud and on-premise systems, from first principles through to implementation Lead threat modelling sessions with engineering teams and translate findings into concrete design changes Review new product features before release, flagging architectural risks early rather than after launch Build and maintain security reference architectures that other engineers can actually follow Work directly with clients and auditors on compliance requirements, including ISM and Essential Eight alignment Mentor engineers on secure design patterns as the team scales Here are the skills you'll need: Proven experience as a Security Architect or in a senior security engineering role, ideally within government, defence or regulated sectors Strong grasp of cloud security (AWS, Azure or GCP), network architecture and identity management Familiarity with Australian frameworks such as the ISM, Essential Eight or PSPF Comfortable explaining complex architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders Self-direction.
In a startup, nobody hands you a ticket and walks away Relevant certifications (CISSP, SABSA, or similar) are a plus, not a requirement Key perks and benefits: A$88,500 to A$131,000, depending on experience Equity in the business.
You help build it, you share in what it becomes Hybrid working based from Canberra, with genuine flexibility on hours A dedicated learning and development budget for courses, conferences and certifications A flat structure where your ideas reach decision-makers directly, not through five layers of management Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity hiring in Canberra keeps climbing as government and defence budgets prioritise resilience over everything else.
A Security Architect who can design, not just audit, will always find demand here.
Few sectors offer this combination of job security and genuine intellectual challenge.
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