About the role This position covers leading client engagements, stakeholder management, pre‑sales, and delivery of security architecture solutions and consulting projects. The role delivers direct consulting services and acts as a bridge between the Advisory and Engineering teams, ensuring that recommended technical solutions achieve the intended strategic objectives. Responsibilities Leading large‑scale security review projects for enterprise customers Specifying and negotiating security requirements, reviewing current policies and procedures for applicability and effectiveness Providing industry experience and recommendations across a wide range of technologies and solutions Supporting clients with technology rationalisation, vendor selection and solution design Cloud Security – reviewing, designing and implementing secure solutions on major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google) Architecting, designing, building and deploying data, application and infrastructure security solutions in cloud environments Providing compliance assurance and definition for security processes, including SOC 2, ISO, APRA, ISM, PCI‑DSS Working closely with security partners such as Google, Microsoft, AWS, Palo Alto and other specialised partners across the cybersecurity market Conducting Security Review Processes for Security Architecture and Design, Secure Coding, Security Testing and Software Development Life Cycle Using professional judgement while treating colleagues and clients with respect, compassion and demonstrating Mantel principles What you’ll need to be successful Experience in security architecture, application security, cloud security or similar disciplines, specifically in security solutions and control implementation context Proven ability to develop security solution designs and integrate and configure security tools into software delivery pipelines Experience leading teams and projects, mentoring and guiding junior consultants Positive can‑do attitude with a developer‑friendly problem‑solving orientation (shifting security left) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, liaising with and influencing diverse stakeholder groups Willingness to continually upskill, learning new technologies and obtaining new certifications Professional judgment while treating colleagues and clients with respect, compassion and professionalism in alignment with Mantel’s five principles Ownership, stepping up to help and prioritising teammates; clear, kind communication and sound decision‑making based on good judgement Nice to have Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SABSA, CISSP, CISM, CCSK, IRAP) and/or vendor certifications (Palo Alto, Snyk, Wiz) Cloud experience or certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with cloud‑native technologies and solutions Hands‑on implementation of security solutions Experience working with risk management and reporting systems What you can expect from us All tools needed to hit the ground running: phone, laptop and swag My Deal program allowing you to tailor your yearly plan – extra professional development, annual leave, side‑hustle time or other personalised options Investment in your career with AI support, including access to the Mantel AI Gateway and an allocated monthly budget for experimentation Supportive environment caring for you and your family, including flexible personal leave options Flexible hybrid work approach guided by Mantel principles, choosing optimal workplace locations as needed Career mobility across Cloud, Data, Digital, Delivery & Security within Mantel Opportunities to work with elite partners on complex, high‑profile projects Certified Family Inclusive Workplace commitment to flexible work, parental leave and family wellbeing We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr