Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in protecting The City from cyber threats? As a Cyber Security Architect, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our cyber security architecture.

Working closely with The City Departments, programs, and operational teams, you'll integrate cyber security measures into both strategic and day-to-day initiatives. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with business and technical stakeholders, including managed service suppliers, to achieve desired outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Cyber Security within the Chief Risk and Audit Office Branch, you'll contribute to the implementation of our strategic cyber security plan and transformation initiatives. You'll provide expert advice, technical leadership, and serve as the custodian for our cyber security architectural practice.

In addition to defining standard security architectures and owning the Cyber Security Reference Architecture, you'll develop and maintain technical security standards and information security reference architectures. You'll oversee technology solutions and influence information security aspects of The City's business decisions.

Staying abreast of the latest cyber security developments, you'll ensure our security infrastructure remains up-to-date, implementing necessary updates and enhancements as needed. Join us in safeguarding The City from current and emerging threats.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

?We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.