Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
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A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Security Architect
A bit about your role
The Security Architect role within the Architecture & Delivery team is focused on designing and guiding secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions across the organisation. It contributes to shaping identity and access management architectures, embedding security-by-design and Zero Trust principles, and supporting delivery teams through clear, reusable security patterns. The role collaborates across business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements, while overseeing solutions from design to operational handover. It also strengthens security capabilities by integrating AI into identity controls, cyber operations, attack surface management, and digital forensics, enabling more proactive, resilient, and efficient security practices.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in enterprise solution architecture, cloud-native environments, and identity and access management, along with knowledge of security architecture, integration patterns, and application security practices. They are comfortable working in agile and DevSecOps environments and can communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders. The role benefits from strengths in collaboration, problem-solving, and influencing outcomes, supporting the adoption of secure and scalable AI-driven solutions. Familiarity with cloud platforms, Zero Trust principles, regulatory frameworks, modern integration approaches, and security tooling is valued, as well as relevant industry certifications.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
Equal Opportunities for All
We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.
Where to from here?
If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight Tuesday, 21st July 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
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