The Security Architect is responsible for the design implementation and ongoing testing of security controls for Virgin Australia’s IT systems.

With a thorough understanding of the latest security standards and  technologies, the Security Architect works with the architecture community at VA to develop security architecture standards and patterns.

Working through architecture and IT governance processes, the Security Architect also ensures that security standards and patterns are incorporated into the design and build of IT systems.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Develop and maintain security architecture patterns and standards
• Design the security architecture for new system implementations, aligned to VA’s enterprise architecture standards
• Participate throughout the System Development Life Cycle to identify potential security threats and weaknesses in the design/development of the IT systems
• Anticipate the security requirements for the initiatives on the IT Strategic roadmap, identify gaps and establish plans to address those deficiencies
• Maintain 2-3 year roadmaps to evolve VA’s security products and security patterns
• Participate in post-incident reviews to address deficiencies in existing security patterns & standards
• Actively work with the architecture community to raise the maturity of VA’s IT capabilities
• Participate in architecture, code, security and operational reviews

About you:

• 3+ years experience in information security and / or IT Risk Management with a focus on implementing security controls
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation
• Experienced working in a DevSecOps model
• Modern API platforms and associated security configurations
• Security design for Public Clouds, leveraging native services where appropriate