Solutions Architect- Security

About the Role:

Main Roads WA is seeking a highly skilled Security Solutions Architect to support its evolving hybrid environment, spanning both on-premises and cloud infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in shaping, guiding, and maintaining the security architecture to ensure the protection of the organisation’s data, assets, and users across its corporate and operational technology environments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and review secure technical solutions across infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Champion security best practices in all project and operational activities.
• Collaborate with ICT and Cyber Security teams to ensure security is embedded from conception through implementation.
• Support incident detection, response, and management, including post-incident reviews (PIRs).
• Align security services and procedures with ITIL practices including change, incident, and problem management.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and contribute to the security section of Ops Reports.
• Review vulnerability scanning reports and ensure remediation is tracked and completed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the customers security strategies and frameworks.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Security Architecture or Cyber Security Solutions role within a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud security frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Intune, XDR, SIEM).
• Hands-on experience with security tooling including firewall configuration, endpoint protection, SIEM, XDR, and posture management.
• Excellent understanding of ICT infrastructure, networking, and security in both on-prem and cloud environments.
• Strong familiarity with government cybersecurity practices and external threat reporting tools (ACSC, DGOV, etc.).
• Proficient in incident response, risk assessment, and security architecture governance.

Desirable:
• Previous experience working with or within government agencies or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and working within SOC-integrated environments.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, Azure Security Engineer Associate) highly regarded.

The Kinetic IT Difference
Kinetic IT recognises the experience and performance of our crew is intricately bound to the achievement of enduring organisational success. We provide opportunities for growth and development and recognising both individual and teamwork contribution to achieving our company’s goals. We seek to promote fair, competitive and equitable reward and recognition practices which fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Kinetic IT crew member, you will enjoy:

• Paid parental leave, and other benefits tailored to your individual goals.
• Vendor Exam Support, ITIL V4 Training and Communities of Practise groups.
• Dedicated professional development reviews every 6 months, with monthly follow ups.
• Salary Sacrificing on eligible items – (mobile phone, laptop, desktop).
• Regular fun social events.

How to apply
First, check out our website Kineticit.com.au. If you like what you see then, Click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You can also send your CV direct to on careers@kineticit.com.au