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You’ll work closely with engineering, product, architecture, and delivery teams to embed security into strategic initiatives without slowing innovation down.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing Providing security architecture guidance across the SDLC\nLeading threat modelling, secure design reviews, and risk assessments\nDeveloping scalable security patterns and guardrails\nSupporting DevSecOps and CI/CD security initiatives\nIdentifying broader technology and cyber risks across IAM, backups/recovery, change management, and compliance\nCollaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to uplift security maturity across the organisation What We’re Looking For Proven experience in Security Architecture or Security Consulting\nStrong understanding of cloud-native environments and AWS security services\nExperience with DevSecOps, AppSec tooling, and vulnerability management\nKnowledge of frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and SABSA\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills\nAbility to provide practical, commercially sensible security advice Desired Background 5+ years’ experience in security advisory, consulting, or architecture roles\nExperience working in modern engineering or product-led environments\nCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, GIAC, CRISC, or AWS are highly regarded Why Apply? Work within a highly collaborative and mature cyber function\nInfluence security strategy and architecture across major initiatives\nFast-moving, modern technology environment\nStrong culture focused on innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement For a confidential discussion or to learn more, apply now.\nTo explore other tech jobs in Melbourne, feel free to connect with our team to find out more.\nAcknowledgement of Country\nAt Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.\nSalt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. 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