TSPV Clearance Required 12 Month Contract 2 X 12 Month Extension Options Onsite in Canberra Our Client, a large federal government Agency is seeking Two Security Architects to analyse and assess complex technical systems as part of the authority to operate process, for a longterm contract opportunity. The successful Security Architects will require in-depth knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and the Australian Signals Directorate's mission and policy requirements. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Analyse and assess technical systems as part of authority to operate procedures; Manage relationships with various technical teams in support of efforts to secure their systems; Manage the team's relationship with Mission Data Division stakeholders and other stakeholders; Work with external partners to assist their technical systems in obtaining authority to operate status; Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and leading threat risk assessment activities; research information security standards; conduct system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; Architect solutions that deliver to the Mitigation strategies and meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF and the Australian Government Information); Review existing system security measures, recommend and implement enhancements; Develop, deliver and update System Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Management Plan (SRMP) to ensure Capability solution architecture/design(s) can sufficiently mitigate the identified threats; Analyse, design, develop, deliver and maintain the security perspective of a Cyber Security Capability; Liaise with certification and accreditation authorities, business stakeholders and solution architects to drive a solution/design to an accreditation outcome; Review internal/externally developed security engineering artefacts to ensure that all security requirements are addressed; Advise Program Design Authority on system security threats, risks and mitigations. Candidates must have the following technical skills: At least 5 years' experience as a security architect working across security architecture, security and risk management, communication and network security or security operations domains; Experience ensuring technical systems adhere to Essential Eight, ISM, ISO:27001 and PSPF frameworks; Proven ability to communicate complex technical systems to non-technical audiences; Excellent organisational and communication skills; Proven record building, managing, and enhancing relationships with stakeholders; Experience developing, managing, and implementing SOPs and procedures in support of security accreditation frameworks. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Apply Now button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)62991006 for a confidential chat. Job ID AC 10396 Closing date 07 February 2025. Recruitment hive welcome late expressions of interest, call Alison for more details.