Security Architect

About the role

Macquarie University is seeking a proactive Security Architect to embed security into the design, delivery, and operation of technology across the campus. Reporting to the CISO, you will influence strategic decisions, advise senior leaders, and ensure the university’s digital transformation is secure.

Key responsibilities

• Provide security architecture leadership for enterprise‑wide programmes, projects and operational initiatives.
• Perform architecture‑level risk assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services, data environments and system integrations.
• Define and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns aligned with enterprise strategy and risk appetite.
• Deliver independent advice on secure design options, architectural trade‑offs and risk treatment strategies.
• Embed security‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑design practices into delivery, change and procurement processes.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a senior security architect or equivalent in large, complex organisations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and make authoritative security recommendations.
• Experience working across multiple technology domains and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, cyber security or related discipline, and/or industry certifications.

Required skills

• Security architecture design and risk assessment.
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Identity and access management services.
• Data environment security.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
• Extensive training and professional development programs.
• On‑site childcare, parking, health insurance discounts and sport centre membership.