Security Architect

07th May, 2025
Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1+22. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning, assessing, designing and implementing security solutions and controls to maintain and improve the information security posture for Standards Australia, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and aligned to our IT and security strategy.

This role is a salaried, full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract.

What you’ll do

Assess, design, and implement appropriate cyber security controls and solutions as part of the cyber security uplift program
Perform threat modeling to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in architectural designs and develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks
Work collaboratively with IT solution architects and other stakeholder to assess, design and implement security controls as part of projects and initiatives
Oversee the deployment of security solutions, ensuring they are properly configured and optimised
Create solutions that security architecture which aligns with enterprise security architecture frameworks and industry standards and framework (e.g. NIST, ISO27001) and supports with overall business and security strategy
Conduct regular reviews and updates of security frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness
Vulnerability management and threat intelligence
Conduct security and risk assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Provide security/architecture expertise, direction, and assistance to other areas of the business
Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices in security architecture
Research and evaluate new security tools and technologies to enhance architectural designs
Recommend and implement innovative security solutions to address emerging threats
Collaborate and input to the organisational security strategy
Maintain comprehensive documentation of security architectures, including diagram, design decisions and configurations (technical specifications)
Assist with security operations as required
About you
Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT or Engineering, (electronics/computer/communication/networking) highly regarded
Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC or CompTIA Security+ highly regarded
Extensive experience in technical aspects of information security and architecture, and preferably IT risk management
Demonstrable understanding of information security controls and technology
Experience of working with an ISO27001 ISMS or NIST
Significant experience in using and implementing cloud platforms (Azure in particular)
Strong knowledge of Windows operating environment and service architecture
Culture Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities.

What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au Read more