Enterprise Transformation Program
18‐24 Month Fixed Term Contract | Melbourne, VIC
The Opportunity
The Security Architect will play a critical role in shaping and uplifting Kinetic Group's cyber security posture during a period of significant transformation and integration. This role will design, govern, and guide secure‐by‐design architecture across cloud, identity, applications, and infrastructure, ensuring security controls are embedded into all technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Design and maintain enterprise security architecture across cloud, applications, integrations, and infrastructure.
* Develop secure‐by‐design patterns and provide expert review of solution and technical designs.
* Lead IDAM architecture including Azure AD/Entra ID, MFA, SSO, RBAC, and identity lifecycle management.
* Uplift vulnerability management capabilities, including tooling, processes, and governance.
* Provide architectural leadership across transformation and integration programs, ensuring secure data flows and interfaces.
* Conduct security risk assessments and threat modelling, ensuring alignment to ISO 27001 and other frameworks.
* Partner with cross‐functional teams to embed security controls into project delivery and technology operations.
* Communicate and advise stakeholders on security requirements, risks, and architectural decisions.
Qualifications Essential
* 5+ years experience in security architecture, cloud security, or senior technical security roles.
* Strong experience in Azure cloud, including identity, networking, compute, storage, and security services.
* Deep understanding of modern security domains: IDAM, vulnerability management, network security, zero trust, application security, and endpoint security.
* Experience designing and implementing secure architectures in complex, multi‐system environments.
* Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
* Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical design.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
* Experience working in large integration, migration, or transformation programs.
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, IaC (Terraform, Bicep), and secure DevOps practices.
* Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management platforms, and identity governance tools.
* Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, CISM, or equivalent.
* Experience producing high‐quality architecture documentation and security patterns.
Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and accepts applications from all suitably qualified applicants, including First Nations People and people from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.
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