This security architect will lead the architecture and strategy to help this ASX company minimise risk and achieve a level of data protection across a new program.
You will need to be a seasoned professional used to looking at complex data and understanding best security solutions, fit for purpose and and how to manage project stakeholders through the journey.
This is a remote role offering an excellent environment with flexibility and a longer term opportunity for strong performers.
Having had exposure to data security, data protection and data analytics or behavioural analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of security architecture and strategy to ensure data protection across a new program.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand complex data requirements and provide fit-for-purpose security solutions.
- Design and deliver robust security solutions that minimize risk and protect sensitive data assets.
- Develop and enforce security best practices and ensure alignment with industry standards.
- Work closely with internal teams, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure comprehensive security governance.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data security and protection practices.
- Provide leadership and guidance to technical teams, ensuring that security architecture principles are embedded in project designs.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging data security trends, threats, and regulatory requirements.
Required Experience:
- Extensive experience as a Security Architect or in a senior security role, ideally in an ASX-listed company or similar enterprise.
- Proven experience in data security, data protection, and understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR or similar.
- Strong background in security architecture design and risk management across complex data environments.
- Exposure to data analytics or behavioral analytics, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks related to data flows and storage.
- Deep knowledge of encryption technologies, access control models, and security protocols.
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and leading projects across multiple business functions.
- Familiarity with cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and securing hybrid cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with security tools, data loss prevention (DLP), identity and access management (IAM), and other data protection technologies.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF) are highly desirable.
This role is looking for somebody to start asap, but can wait for the right person. For a confidential conversation please reach out to: cwhyte@decipherbureau.com