Lead Cyber Security Architect

Application closing date: Friday, 9 November 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time Estimated start date: Friday, 01 January 2027 Location of work: VIC Working arrangements: Full-time onsite for the first 2 weeks. A hybrid WFH arrangement, usually a minimum of 2 days per week onsite, will be considered from the location of their capital city. Length of contract: 12 months Contract extensions: Up to a maximum of 24 months Security clearance: Must have an active Baseline clearance Rates: $140 - $160 per hour (inc.

super) Services Australia is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It’s using cutting-edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives. The Lead Cyber Security Architect provides security architecture and technical direction to ensure Services Australia solutions, platforms and services are secure by design.

Security Architects design, review, test and assure technical environments, solution designs and implementations in accordance with current and emerging security best practice. Operating with substantial autonomy in a large, fast-paced environment, the role translates business and functional requirements into secure, integrated ICT solutions. It develops fit-for-purpose architectures, establishes security standards and governance, leads security design across the solution lifecycle