* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Specialist
Job no: 521597
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Information Technology
* Drive cybersecurity innovation and help shape UWA’s strategic security posture.
* Join a high‑performing, collaborative, and expanding cybersecurity team in a newly created role.
* Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
* Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is investing significantly in Information and Technology Services to support its strategic priorities. Cybersecurity is a key focus of this investment, with capability uplift and new services being introduced to align with the University’s risk strategy.
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
* 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
Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 1 February 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.
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments
We encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application
Please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 27 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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