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Cloud Security Architect
Locations: Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
Employment Type: Contract / Permanent (subject to project requirements)
Security Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure cloud solutions across enterprise and government environments. This role is ideal for a highly skilled cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud-native security technologies, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining cloud security architectures, implementing security controls, developing monitoring and detection strategies, and establishing governance frameworks aligned with Australian Government security requirements, industry best practices, and Zero Trust principles.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Architecture
- Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures for enterprise and government environments.
- Develop high-level and low-level security designs for cloud-based systems and services.
- Ensure security controls are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Provide security architecture guidance for cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
- Establish cloud security standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
Security Operations & Monitoring
- Design, implement, and optimize SIEM solutions using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
- Develop detection use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and automated response capabilities.
- Lead security monitoring strategies and continuous threat detection improvements.
- Collaborate with Security Operations Centres (SOC) and Incident Response teams to improve cyber resilience and operational effectiveness.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure cloud environments comply with relevant security frameworks and standards including:
- ASD ISM
- Essential Eight
- PSPF
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- Conduct security risk assessments and provide remediation recommendations.
- Support security accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
Identity & Access Management
- Design and implement identity security solutions leveraging:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Zero Trust Architecture
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide trusted security advisory services to both technical and executive stakeholders.
- Lead architecture review sessions and technical workshops.
- Mentor engineers and project teams on cloud security best practices and secure design principles.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 7 years' experience in cybersecurity, including significant experience in cloud security architecture.
- Extensive hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Splunk Enterprise Security
- Microsoft Defender suite
- Strong knowledge of:
- Cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Security automation
- DevSecOps practices
- Experience securing:
- Azure Landing Zones
- Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions
- Kubernetes platforms
- Enterprise identity services
- Excellent technical documentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Desirable Certifications
Candidates holding one or more of the following certifications will be highly regarded:
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- CISSP
- CISM
- CCSP
- TOGAF
- SABSA
- Splunk Enterprise Security Certification
- Splunk Architect Certification
Personal Attributes
- Strong customer and stakeholder focus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and highly regulated environments.
Mandatory Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
- Hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.
- Be a sole Australian Citizen.
- Be eligible to access and work within Australian Government and Defence-related environments.
Why Fujitsu?
We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.
- We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our Work180 accreditation, AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Gold Employer status and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.
- We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.
- Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.
- Best in class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave and more.
- We live our values of aspiration, trust and empathy, all day, every day.
As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, we welcome applications from women and gender diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; and veterans and emergency responders. Applicants who identify as transgender or gender diverse can contact [email protected] for a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey. For all other general inquiries, please contact [email protected]
If you dont tick every box in this job description, please dont rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email [email protected].
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For Security Cleared Roles - PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the inherent requirements of the role, candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum Baseline Australian Federal Government Security Clearance. As a consequence of these restrictions and requirements, applicants may be adversely impacted if they are not Australian citizens, are dual nationals, hold citizenship from proscribed countries or are not of Australian national origin. Please refer to Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1) Notifiable instrument NI2020-672 (ACT).
