Cyber Security Architect
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Job no: 494459
Work type: Permanent full time
Location: Sydney, Perth CBD, Brisbane
Categories: Cyber Security
HBF Employee Benefits
- FREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family)
- 3 additional wellbeing days off a year (on top of our standard 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave) pro rata
- 2 volunteering days per year
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotels
- Hybrid working arrangements available (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
About the Role
As a Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding HBF’s technology landscape. Working within the Technology & Cyber division, you’ll design secure architectures, guide strategic adoption of security frameworks, and ensure our solutions remain resilient against evolving threats. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise security strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, future-proof solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Design and oversee secure architecture solutions aligned with organisational needs and industry best practices.
- Lead security reviews and develop “Secure by Design” principles for projects and technology initiatives.
- Drive adoption and integration of Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Defender, Sentinel, and Purview.
- Conduct threat modelling, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and cyber threats to continuously enhance security architecture capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate security requirements into actionable designs and technical artefacts.
This is a permanent full-time position, open to candidates based in Perth, Sydney or Brisbane.
About You
You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cyber security architecture and a passion for designing secure, scalable solutions. You thrive in complex environments, can translate technical requirements into practical designs, and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust security outcomes.
Ideally, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience (4+ years in a large organisation).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security architecture and cloud security technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Experience with IAM/PAM/IGA architecture.
- Proven experience in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, APRA CPS234, CPS230, ISO, PCI DSS, NIST) and embedding controls into enterprise environments.
- Proficiency in threat modelling, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessment.
- Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively, influencing senior stakeholders and driving security culture across the organisation.
- Certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure/AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent (desirable).
- Highly self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods including reference checks, National Police Clearance and verification of working rights in Australia.
At HBF, we believe in the potential of every individual. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, because they make us stronger. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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