ICT Security Architect (ARCH 5)

IT & T

Project Management / Business Analysts

Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

NV1 Cleared Security Architect | Defence Environment Contract

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a specialist capability team delivering security-led architecture outcomes across complex Defence environments. This role will suit a candidate with strong experience across protected networks, service integration, and architecture validation, with the ability to define security baselines, support service design, and guide transition or modernisation activities in a highly sensitive setting.

Location ACT

Contract Duration: 12 months
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.
Closing Date: 10:00am 7 April 2026

Essential Tasks:
  • Establish security and service baselines across complex ICT environments
  • Develop service design and architecture documentation
  • Identify execution strategies for service transition and modernisation
  • Support testing, validation planning, and design constraint analysis
Key Criteria:
  • Proven experience as a Security Architect in complex enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of protected networks, integrations, and secure service design
  • Ability to validate architecture constraints and support transition planning
  • Experience working within Defence or similarly secure government settings
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Peter Ding or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.

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 NV1 clearance.
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