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Security Architect - Cloud Security & Accreditation

· ACT

Location
ACT
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29 July 2026

About this role

• Exciting opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency! • Long-term contract opportunity (12 months + 2 × 12-month extensions) across ACT • Lucrative Hourly Rates $$$ A Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, review and assure secure system and solution architectures within a highly classified environment. This role focuses on security risk, accreditation and compliance, working as part of a specialist cyber security team supporting mission-critical capabilities. This role offers an initial 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions across ACT. The successful Security Architect will be responsible for, but not limited to: • Deliver complex security design and implementation activities • Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and ACSC requirements • Provide independent, expert security and policy advice • Develop and review security policies, procedures and controls • Manage complex security issues and sensitive initiatives The successful Security Architect will have experiences in the following: • Lead security requirements, threat and risk assessments • Review existing security controls and recommend enhancements • Develop and maintain SAPs, SRMPs and security documentation • Drive solutions through certification and accreditation with stakeholders • Review security artefacts and advise on threats, risks and mitigations This is a fantastic opportunity within a key Federal Government agency to o design and assure secure system and solution architectures in a highly classified environment.. The successful Security Architect will be offered an initial 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions . If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com quoting reference number AO0018. For more exciting job opportunities, go to www.hitechaust.com

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