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Working closely with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Technology, Risk, business stakeholders and strategic partners, you will ensure technology solutions align with Downer’s cyber strategy, security policies, architecture principles and risk appetite.\nOperating within a product-led DevOps technology model, you will support teams across the full technology lifecycle, from strategy and technical design through to build, release and run.\nAbout the Role\nIn this role, you will:\nProvide cyber security architecture advice across applications, platforms, cloud services, infrastructure and data environments.\n\nReview solution designs, architecture artefacts, technology changes and project documentation to identify security risks and control requirements.\nDefine reusable security architecture patterns, guardrails, standards and design principles that enable secure-by-design delivery.\nTranslate security requirements, vulnerabilities and threat information into practical design recommendations and remediation actions.\nWork with Enterprise Architecture, Application Security, Cloud, Data, Cyber Defence and Governance, Risk and Compliance teams to align security outcomes.\nProvide security input into risk assessments, control exceptions, remediation plans and technology risk decisions.\nSupport architects, delivery teams and strategic partners to implement practical and sustainable security controls.\nContribute to architecture governance forums, security standards, design reviews and cyber security reporting.\nBuild cyber security capability through knowledge sharing, coaching and clear technical guidance.\nCommunicate technical control gaps and security risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nThis is a highly influential role where you will help shape secure technology outcomes while balancing cyber security, operational continuity, cost and business impact.\nOur Ideal Candidate\nYou are an experienced Cyber Security Architect with strong technical judgement and the ability to assess complex technology designs through a risk-based lens.\nYou are confident working across technical and business teams and can translate complex security concepts into clear, practical recommendations. You build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders effectively and remain comfortable making decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.\nWhat You Will Bring\nBachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, information technology, management information systems or equivalent practical experience.\n7+years commercial experience in information technology or cyber security, with relevant experience in the role domain.\nDemonstrated working knowledge of NIST standards, ISO/IEC 27001, ASD Essential Eight and cyber security controls.\nRelevant Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are desirable.\nITIL Foundation or equivalent service management experience is desirable. \nSecurity architecture, cloud security, application security or enterprise architecture certifications are desirable.\nExperience delivering cyber security architecture advice in complex enterprise environments.\nExperience reviewing solution designs, architecture artefacts, technical changes and security exceptions.\nExperience with application, cloud, data, identity, endpoint and infrastructure security controls.\nExperience translating threat, vulnerability and control information into architecture requirements.\nExperience influencing stakeholders and suppliers to adopt secure-by-design outcomes. \nBenefits Of Working with Downer\nWork with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.\n\nGrow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: Professional development programs Access to professional memberships and industry networks\n\nBe part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs: Flexible work arrangements Parental leave\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPrograms promoting diversity and inclusion\n\nA range of Corporate Benefits, including:Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms) \n\nWhy Downer?\nAs a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. 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