"Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist"

Job Description:

• Shape UWA’s cybersecurity architecture and uplift capability across key technology areas.
• Be part of a growing, passionate and supportive team driving risk governance and secure design across the University.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals. Cybersecurity is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University’s risk strategy.

The Cybersecurity & Technology Risk unit provides risk governance, architecture & design assurance, and operational governance to all aspects of the cyber security domain, from network security, platform security, application development, cyber awareness and education, and security operations.

About the opportunity

• Provide specialist advisory services by working collaboratively with technology solution owners, project teams, and functional leads to integrate security controls into technology initiatives and operations across infrastructure, platforms, application security, policy, and governance.
• Under broad direction, Play a pivotal role in leading the evolution of the University's Information Security Architecture domain and related practices and services.
• Ensure technology initiatives align with UWA’s cybersecurity framework and risk management strategies through proactive engagement, embedding best practice into the IT environment.

About you

• Relevant post graduate qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated experience in testing effectiveness of security controls and capabilities covering infrastructure, platforms, applications, deployment pipeline and cloud-based solutions is desirable.
• Extensive experience in identifying and mitigating risks across complex IT environments, including infrastructure, applications, deployment pipelines, and cloud solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, ASD ISM), risk management practices, and control implementation.
• Relevant industry certifications, including SABSA Foundations, TOGAF, CEH, CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications are desirable.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist (521597).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Goran Mitrovic at goran.mitrovic@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 10 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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