Position Title
Cyber Senior Solution Architect – Australia
Location
Australia, Sydney – Clarence Street
Role Purpose
The Senior Solution Architect is a key technical role within the Cyber Services and Capabilities team, responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable cybersecurity solutions across professional and managed services. The role partners closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into secure, commercially viable solutions aligned with our capabilities. Senior Solution Architects lead solution design for medium-to-large opportunities, ensure technical integrity and alignment with client requirements, act as trusted advisors during client engagements, support pre‐sales activities, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high‐quality proposals and architectures. The position requires strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and contribute to growth and reputation for technical excellence.
Responsibilities
* Design and document technical solutions for client opportunities, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and feasibility.
* Provide technical consultancy during pre‐sales engagements, including scope definition, approach, dependencies, and assumptions.
* Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Product Management teams to align solutions with client needs and service portfolio.
* Support bid responses and proposals, contributing technical content and cost modelling under governance processes.
* Act as a trusted technical advisor in client meetings, presenting solutions confidently to technical and non‐technical audiences.
* Maintain awareness of emerging threats, technologies, and market trends to inform solution design.
* Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, supporting the development of peers and junior team members.
* Represent the company at client engagements and industry events as required.
Minimum Requirements
* Proven experience in designing and delivering cybersecurity solutions in a pre‐sales or consulting capacity.
* Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
* Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and mitigation strategies.
* Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies and outcomes.
* Working knowledge of at least one major framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS Controls).
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical integrity with business objectives.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent experience.
Desired Requirements
* Experience integrating cybersecurity solutions into enterprise environments.
* Understanding compliance and regulatory requirements across sectors.
* Exposure to managed security services and operational security models.
* Experience working with multi‐region or international clients.
* Knowledge of privacy and data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
Behaviours
* Solution‐oriented with a proactive mindset.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Collaborative and able to work effectively across teams.
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
* Curious and continuously learning, with a passion for cybersecurity.
* Professional and confident in client‐facing scenarios.
* Adaptable and resilient in dynamic situations.
Ways of Working
* Focusing on Clients and Customers.
* Working as One NCC.
* Always Learning.
* Being Inclusive and Respectful.
* Delivering Brilliantly.
What We Offer
* Superannuation.
* Leaves & Benefits: 20 days annual leave, 10 days sick/caregiver leave, 1 day marriage/civil partnership leave, 1 day moving home leave.
* Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling support available 24/7; free service for up to 6 occasions per calendar year for you and close family.
EEO Statement
We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Background Checks
This role involves mandatory pre‐employment background checks due to the nature of the work performed. Applicants must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.
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