General Manager Security Architecture

Job Expectations

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a General Manager Security Architecture. This role will report to the Executive General Manager, nbn Architecture.

A bit about your role

As the General Manager Security Architecture, you will lead the development and ongoing evolution of nbn’s enterprise-wide security architecture. You will ensure the frameworks, patterns, and solutions are robust and aligned with our overarching security strategy. This role will see you working closely with senior leaders across Security, Networks and IT.

In this role, you will bring clarity and cohesion to a complex technology environment, defining reference architectures that are both aspirational and pragmatic, while continuously evolving them based on collaboration and real-world feedback. You will oversee the architecture for security initiatives across IT and Networks, while supporting the security design for broader technology capabilities. Importantly, you will be a catalyst for embedding a ‘secure by design’ culture into the heart of our organisation, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into everything we build and deliver. Your leadership will inspire a high-performing team, nurturing a shared sense of purpose, technical mastery, and innovative thinking.

A bit about you

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in security architecture across both Telco networks and IT environments. You have the confidence to navigate across domains and connect the dots between infrastructure, applications, and evolving technologies. You will have a sophisticated understanding of security technologies and a keen eye for emerging trends. You will also be able to articulate technical concepts clearly at both engineering and executive levels, including the preparation of board-level papers and multi-year investment roadmaps.

You are collaborative, forward-thinking, and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of purpose that enables you to build trusted relationships and foster alignment across a diverse range of stakeholders. Your leadership style is inclusive and inspiring, focused on nurturing capability and creating a culture of shared ownership and security-first thinking.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

Equal Opportunities for All 

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time