About We are partnering with a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant security uplift, seeking a Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in strengthening their security landscape. This is a 12-month contract offering a competitive day rate, with strong executive visibility and the opportunity to influence meaningful change across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for assessing current capability and defining a clear, practical security architecture aligned to recognised frameworks such as NIST. Key Responsibilities Conduct security capability assessments across applications and infrastructure; Benchmark and align to frameworks (e.g. NIST); Define and uplift security architecture across key domains; Provide high-level architecture guidance, with the ability to deep dive when required; Partner with senior stakeholders, including Exec Director level, to drive outcomes; and Drive security across all layers, from identity and access to network, data, and DevSecOps pipelines. What We Are Looking For Proven experience as a Cyber Security Architect within complex environments; Strong understanding of security frameworks and benchmarking (NIST preferred); Broad domain expertise across core security pillars; Experience across cloud, on-prem and hybrid environments; Familiarity with the following technologies: Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Azure / Azure Stack, Okta, CrowdStrike, Snyk; and Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension; Competitive day rate; High-impact role with executive visibility; Opportunity to shape and uplift a complex security environment; and Immediate start with onboarding in the coming weeks. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please reach out to Nabil Boumoughdab at u&u on nabil.boumoughdab@uandu.com quoting reference number 44738. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
