We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure cloud solutions. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Australian cybersecurity standards, particularly the Information Security Manual (ISM) and IRAP assessments, with a strong focus on AWS cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures, with a primary focus on AWS, aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Lead security assessments and ensure compliance with the Australian Government ISM and IRAP frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate cloud security risks.
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Provide expert guidance on secure cloud adoption, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
- Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews.
- Support incident response and forensic investigations related to cloud environments.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security technologies and regulatory changes.
- Baseline Security Clearance (mandatory).
- Proven experience with IRAP assessments and working knowledge of the Australian Government ISM.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, with deep expertise in AWS.
- Strong understanding of AWS-native security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail).
- Experience with identity and access management, encryption, and secure networking in AWS.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with government agencies or regulated industries.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automation tools.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- Exposure to multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.
