Cyber Security Architect

Also known as Enterprise Security Architect/ICT Security Architect. ANZSCO 262117

The Cyber Security Architect is responsible for designing comprehensive security systems or major components of security systems. They may lead a security design team in developing new security systems.

Skill Level: 1

Your responsibilities include:

• Security System Design: Designing and architecting end-to-end security systems or major components of security systems. Assesses the organization’s security requirements, evaluates existing infrastructure, and develops security solutions to protect against potential threats. This includes designing secure network architectures, access controls, encryption mechanisms, and other security measures.
• Technology Evaluation: Assessing and evaluating emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and frameworks. Stays updated on industry trends and advancements in cybersecurity to identify innovative solutions that align with the organization’s security objectives. Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and cost-benefit analyses to determine the suitability and effectiveness of different technologies.
• Security Design Team Leadership: Leading a team of security professionals in designing and implementing security systems. Provides guidance, direction, and technical expertise to team members, ensuring that security design principles and best practices are followed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as IT, development, and operations, to align security requirements with overall system architecture.
• Security Standards and Frameworks: Applying industry-standard security frameworks, regulations, and best practices to the security system design. Ensures compliance with relevant standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI DSS, and incorporates security controls based on these frameworks. Participate in security audits and work with internal or external auditors to maintain compliance.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential security risks and vulnerabilities. Analyses threat intelligence, performs risk analysis, and develops risk mitigation strategies. Design security controls and mechanisms to protect against identified risks, ensuring that the security system aligns with the organization’s risk tolerance level.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners, to understand their security requirements and incorporate them into the security system design. Communicates complex security concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and presents the design rationale, benefits, and potential risks associated with the proposed solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of security systems and recommending enhancements. Stays updated on evolving security threats, industry trends, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the security architecture. Conduct security reviews, penetration tests, and security audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure the security system remains robust over time.

The Cyber Security Architect designs security systems or major components of security systems, leads a security design team, and ensures that security requirements are effectively incorporated into the overall system architecture. You assess emerging technologies, comply with security standards, mitigate risks, collaborate with stakeholders, and strive for continuous improvement in the security architecture.