Overview The Reserve Bank of Australia is hiring an IT Security Architect on a permanent capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the best cyber security teams in Australia. This role sits within the Solutions and Consulting team in Security Services and has twofold responsibilities: first, around evaluation, design of security architecture and implementation of security technologies; second, technical consulting on IT and business projects. Responsibilities Evaluate and recommend security technologies to enhance the Bank's infrastructure Provide expert advice to projects on information security architecture, solutions and controls Develop and maintain security patterns and guidelines to promote reuse of security services About you We are looking for an IT Security Architect who has proven experience in consulting on security solutions with the ability to identify and communicate current and emerging security threats. You will be working on a number of strategic projects including enterprise-wide projects. Experience in conducting security risk assessments and advising on risk mitigation strategies Ability to document superior security architectures and security risk assessments Knowledge of IT security principles associated with networks, operating systems, firewalls, databases and Identity and access management with specialisation in one or more of the above fields Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more emerging technologies such as Cloud Security (Azure and Office365), Containers, DevOps, Application Security and Operational Technology or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Development of security patterns and guidelines to promote reuse of security services You will have, or are working towards a security certification such as CISSP or SABSA or similar Be More Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. Why RBA? The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect whilst promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Data Security Software Products J-18808-Ljbffr