Security Architect

About Us:

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

About the Role 

As Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure architecture solutions that protect Anglicare’s digital assets and align with the Controls Assurance Program. You will ensure that security controls are effectively embedded into cloud, network, identity, and application architectures, safeguarding critical systems against cyber threats.  

In this 12-month contract, you will work closely with IT architecture teams, cyber security leaders, and business stakeholders to assess current security designs, identify control gaps, and develop future-proof security frameworks. This role requires a deep understanding of secure network architecture, identity governance, data loss protection (DLP), and DevOps security.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Cyber Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and prioritise cyber security, operational, and compliance risks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies. 

• Governance & Compliance Oversight: Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (SCF, NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements. 

• Security Architecture & Risk Management: Design and implement secure architectural frameworks aligned with SCF, NIST, and ISO 27001. 

• Controls Assurance & Compliance: Assess existing security controls, identify gaps, and design risk-reducing solutions for IT infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. 

• Identity, Governance, & Access Management: Architect secure identity solutions, including privileged access management (PAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and third-party access controls. 

• Data Loss Protection (DLP): Design secure data protection frameworks to prevent unauthorized access and ensure compliance with Anglicare’s risk policies. 

• Network Security & Segmentation: Ensure secure network designs, including VLAN segmentation, micro-segmentation, and SASE/SSE solutions to minimize lateral movement risks. 

• Cloud Security & DevOps: Establish secure cloud management controls, oversee DevOps security practices, and support the secure deployment of applications. 

• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design resilient backup and disaster recovery architectures to ensure data protection and system availability. 

• Technical Debt Management: Perform monthly Technical Debt Reviews to assess end-of-life technologies and ensure timely security updates. 

About You 

You are a strategic and technically skilled security architect with experience in designing secure IT infrastructures, risk frameworks, and cloud-based environments. Your expertise in secure access management, network security, and compliance-driven architecture will be key to success in this role. 

• Security Architecture Expertise: Strong background in designing secure IT environments, including cloud, identity, data protection, and network security. 

• Risk & Governance Knowledge: Experience working with SCF, NIST, ISO 27001, and regulatory frameworks (APRA, OAIC). 

• Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse complex security challenges, identify risks, and develop effective solutions. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with IT teams, executives, and security specialists. 

• Continuous Learning & Adaptability: Passion for staying ahead of emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices. 

Qualifications & Experience  

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Cyber Security, or Risk Management. 

• Certifications such as Azure, Security+, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 are highly desirable. 

• Experience in security architecture, with expertise in IGA, network security, DLP, risk management, or DevOps architecture design. 

• Experience in secure identity management, cloud security, and network segmentation. 

• Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Why join us?  

This is an exciting opportunity to lead security architecture and drive risk-based security enhancements in a mission-driven organisation. You will play a critical role in designing a secure, resilient, and scalable IT infrastructure that protects Anglicare’s people, data, and digital assets. 

Apply now to shape the future of secure architecture at Anglicare! 

What do we offer? 

• Flexible, supportive work environment that provides the opportunity to do the best most rewarding work of your life 

• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training 

• Treehouse benefits and rewards, including discounts to 400 retail, accommodation and entertainment 

• Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family 

• Tax benefits through salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation 

• A safe and healthy workplace culture 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.  

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.