Job Title: Lead Cyber Security Architect | Azure, AWS & Zero Trust Lead the design and assurance of secure ICT solutions across a complex Australian Government technology environment. Apply your expertise in Azure, AWS, Zero Trust architecture and Australian Government security frameworks to deliver secure-by-design solutions, influence technology strategy and provide architectural leadership at an EL2-equivalent level.

Location: Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide.
Work Arrangement: Onsite for the first 6 weeks unless otherwise negotiated. Hybrid flexible working arrangements may then be considered, subject to business requirements and proximity to the nominated office.
Contract Duration: Up to 12 months commencing 1 January 2027, with a maximum engagement of 24 months.
Security Clearance Requirement: Current Baseline clearance.
Closing Date: 9 November 2026, 10:00am.

Essential Tasks

• Lead the design and assurance of secure solution architectures across Azure, AWS and on-premises environments, incorporating Zero Trust, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles.
  
  
  
• Translate complex business and ICT requirements into conceptual, logical and end-to-end architectures aligned with enterprise standards and technology strategies.
  
  
  
• Identify security vulnerabilities, architectural gaps and technical risks, providing practical recommendations and resolving complex design challenges.
  
  
  
• Provide strategic architectural advice to senior stakeholders, lead technical discussions and strengthen security architecture capability through knowledge sharing.
  
  
  

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading cyber security architecture activities, analysing complex security challenges and delivering pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
  
  
  
• Strong technical expertise securing Azure, AWS and hybrid environments, including identity and access management, encryption, key management and network security controls.
  
  
  
• Sound knowledge of the ACSC Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, PSPF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001.
  
  
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with experience presenting architectural recommendations to senior executives and governance forums.

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please apply below and send through your latest CV. If you have further questions or wish to speak with the consultant, please contact Louie Musolino on (02) 6230 0233.
About Compas: Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline (or higher) clearance.