Clearance: NV1 (mandatory) Working model: Hybrid Location: Melbourne preferred Day rate: $1,200 GST Duration: 12 month project Role Overview The DISP Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security architectures that meet Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements. Reporting into a senior security leadership role, this position operates as an individual contributor and works closely with delivery, architecture, and governance teams to ensure solutions meet ISM and Defence compliance standards. This role is suited to an experienced security architect with strong Defence, Federal Government, or Defence Prime exposure and a proven track record delivering accreditation-ready security outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned with DISP, ISM, and broader Defence requirements. Lead security design reviews for new and existing systems to ensure compliance with DISP and ISM standards. Develop security architecture solutions for control implementation and contribute to reusable security patterns. Produce and maintain security architecture artefacts, including: High-level and solution-level designs Threat models Security patterns Data flow diagrams and trust boundaries Perform gap assessments against ISM controls and develop pragmatic remediation roadmaps. Collaborate with architects, project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to embed security controls into solution designs. Prepare documentation and reports to support security accreditation, audits, and assurance activities. Provide advice to stakeholders on ISM compliance, security best practices, and emerging threats. Ensure alignment with enterprise reference architectures, security principles, and zero-trust models. Support the development of SSPs, SRAs, Risk Registers, and SOPs required under ISM. Key Skills & Experience Deep understanding of ISM controls and Defence security frameworks. Strong expertise in security architecture, risk management, and threat modelling. Proven experience implementing ISM controls across cloud and hybrid environments. Solid understanding of IRAP and DISP assessment methodologies and accreditation workflows. Experience delivering security accreditation and compliance outcomes. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a hybrid delivery team. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Essential Criteria Current NV1 security clearance. Demonstrated experience delivering security architecture within: Defence Federal Government agencies Defence Prime environments Strong working knowledge of the ISM, associated guidelines, and governance processes. Proven experience producing accreditation artefacts and supporting IRAP assessments. Hands-on experience with: Cloud architecture and security Infrastructure and networking Secure system design Desirable Experience working directly with Defence security teams, DISP governance, or Defence Primes. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, or CISM. Exposure to telecommunications environments and relevant industry frameworks. Familiarity with incident response and security investigation processes. If you are interested in this role, please do click apply today or reach out to Sophie Garrison, Practice Lead : sgarrison@launchrecruitment.com.au
