Principal Cyber Security Architect

We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

We’re seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Architect – Principal to join our Cyber Security Advisory team. In this role you’ll provide strategic and technical leadership across a broad range of cyber security engagements, helping to shape how security is embedded into Water Corporation’s technology landscape. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, and external partners to ensure security is considered early, risks are effectively managed, and solutions are designed with resilience and compliance in mind.

This position plays a key role in maturing our advisory capabilities, contributing to the development of security strategy, architecture standards, assurance practices and safeguarding our organisation against evolving cyber threats while enabling business objectives. You’ll also help to drive continuous improvement, support risk-informed decision-making, and enable secure outcomes across both IT and OT environments.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks

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What the role will involve

As a Principal Cyber Security Architect, you will:

• Shape Security Strategy: Develop and maintain security architecture processes, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business priorities, technology drivers, and threat landscapes. Contribute to the uplift of Water Corporation’s cyber security posture by embedding secure-by-design principles and supporting the development of strategic risk management practices.
• Design and Governance: Create security architecture artifacts such as patterns, templates, and standards. Participate in architectural governance forums to guide decisions and ensure alignment with internal standards and support consistent implementation across IT and OT environments.
• Assurance and Risk Management: Validate solution designs, conduct threat modelling using frameworks such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK and ensure robust security practices across applications, networks, and operational technologies. Support the development of reusable control libraries and contribute to continuous assurance activities.
• Vendor and Technology Assessment: Evaluate third-party providers and emerging technologies to ensure security requirements are met and risks are appropriately managed. Provide input into supply chain risk assessments and support vendor onboarding processes.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work with internal teams, external partners and governance bodies to advocate for security without compromising business needs. Work closely with other cyber advisors and contribute to the development of team capability through peer review, knowledge sharing, and process improvement
• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends and threat developments to keep our security posture strong and resilient. Identify opportunities to automate and standardise advisory practices and contribute to the refinement of cyber advisory processes and engagement models.
• Strategic Contribution: Support the development of Water Corporation’s cyber strategy and contribute to the definition and execution of improvement roadmaps across the advisory function.

Key skills and experience

To be successful, you will bring:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Project Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience in IT or cyber security disciplines will be considered.
• Expertise: Substantial experience in cyber security architecture, risk assessment, and security frameworks (ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, COBIT, TOGAF).
• Experience with threat modelling frameworks (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK) and their integration into solution design.
• Technical Knowledge: Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, IAM, OS hardening, network segmentation, and secure coding practices.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to influence and lead security initiatives across diverse teams.
• Attributes: Proactive, accountable, and results-driven with a forward-thinking approach.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. There will also be additional security checks and due diligence checks be required for the nature of this role.

Applications close Wednesday 5^th November 2025 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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