Information Technology Services (ITS)

Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2026

Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The Cyber Security Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the University’s technical security architecture. This position is responsible for defining and overseeing security requirements across enterprise systems, ensuring that technical designs align with the University’s cyber security strategy, and providing expert guidance on secure solution development. Working within a collaborative and strategically focused environment, you will contribute to building a resilient, future-ready security capability that supports the University’s business and technology goals.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing secure solution architectures, technical plans, and governance processes that ensure alignment with cyber security strategies and standards.

Monitoring emerging technologies and threat landscapes to identify opportunities and risks, and translating insights into actionable technology roadmaps.

Providing expert advice and consultation to solution architects and business stakeholders on cyber security principles, requirements, and best practices.

Designing complex cyber security systems and models that balance functionality, performance, and risk management while contributing to the evolution of enterprise architecture.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

On campus childcare options

Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

Salary packaging options

About You

You are an experienced and forward-thinking cyber security professional with strong technical architecture expertise and a deep understanding of enterprise-scale systems. You thrive on designing secure, effective, and innovative technology solutions that protect organisational assets and enable business outcomes.

You will bring:

Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward) in IT, or equivalent relevant experience and training.

3–5 years’ experience as a Security Architect, IT Infrastructure Engineer/Architect, or Solution Architect in large or complex organisations.

Proven experience designing and communicating IT and security solutions that align with enterprise architecture principles.

Strong understanding of system design, architecture components, interfaces, and data requirements.

Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, build relationships, and influence outcomes across technical and business teams.

Awareness of emerging technologies, threat environments, and modern security frameworks.

Ability to work autonomously within a clear accountability framework, exercising sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex situations.

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning and applying best practices in cyber security and enterprise architecture.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marc Blum, Senior Security Architect Manager at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57064).