Security Architect

Starboard IT

Identity Architect role focused on financial services with expertise in Active Directory and security frameworks. Responsible for risk remediation, solution design, and stakeholder management.

Posted 7/20/2026contractSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in security risk remediation, particularly in securing Windows environments, Active Directory, and Azure IaaS. Proficient in aligning security processes with industry standards and regulatory requirements while effectively managing stakeholder communications.

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Security Risk RemediationActive Directory SecurityAzure IaaS SecurityMitre Attack FrameworkPIM and PAM Technologies

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk ConsolidationSolution DesignImplementationDocumentationCIS FrameworkISO 27000GDPR ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConsultative SkillsCritical ThinkingAbility to Manage Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PIMDelinea Secret ServerAzure Active DirectoryWindows EnvironmentsMulti-Vendor Environment

Industry Keywords

APRAASICMonetary Authority of SingaporePrivacyCIS Benchmarks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and consolidate new and known risks related to privilege escalation or lateral movement across all client AD, AAD, Azure IaaS and relevant systems administration practices.
Drive the solution design, key stakeholder management, deliver, implementation, and documentation of priority risk remediation activities.
Align processes and security baselines with industry security best practises and frameworks such as CIS, ISM and MS RAMP.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for financial institutions such as APRA, ASIC, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Privacy and GDPR.
Excellent working knowledge of the Mitre Attack framework
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27000 and CIS benchmarks.
Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten years of experience in IT roles with a minimum three years’ experience in a similar security risk remediation role.
Experience in securing Windows environments, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and Azure IaaS Cloud environments.
Good knowledge of PIM and PAM technologies including Microsoft PIM and Delinea Secret Server
Experience in working in a multi-vendor environment would be advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to communicate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple project components under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment.
Located in Sydney/Melbourne CBD
Australian citizen, permanent resident and hold a valid working rights visa.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Initial 6-month engagement with the potential to renew an additional 6 months
Flexible hybrid working environment (WFH & Onsite)