Security Architect

Company Description

As part of KPMG’s Connected Technology Group (CTG), the Cyber Security Operations Security Architecture team plays a critical role in ensuring that products and solutions are secure by design.

Our work spans internal and client‑facing solutions, partnering closely with technology, cyber, and risk teams across the firm. Security architects influence early design decisions and help deliver resilient, compliant outcomes, while collaborating with global colleagues across regions and time zones to share expertise, standards, and leading practices.

KPMG’s globally connected and collaborative environment supports pragmatic security architecture that enables innovation in an evolving threat and regulatory landscape.

Job Description

Our Connected Technology Group (CTG) defines and drives the digital, data and technology strategy for KPMG. We have an important advocacy role for technology in the market and across KPMG, working with our technology leaders to build our market presence. We cultivate collaboration and integrate tech execution across our business, driving a firmwide approach to how we go-to-market and build the capability of our people and attract new talent. 

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to provide strategic and hands‑on architectural services across a complex enterprise environment.

This role bridges the gap between business needs, cyber risk, and technology solutions, supporting secure design and delivery of IT controls and systems aligned to recognised governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks. You will work across business, information, application and technology domains to shape current and future‑state security architecture.

Forming part of the Cyber Security Operations team, this role will play a key part in:

• Shaping the Secure by Design capability as part of the broader architecture governance function
• Collaborating with domain architecture leads (e.g. enterprise, cloud, infrastructure, data, and application) to ensure security is embedded consistently through architecture governance processes
• Working closely with both local and international colleagues to uplift KPMG Australia and KPMG Global security standards
• Performing security architecture reviews, identifying security risks and gaps within solution designs, ensuring acquired and developed systems and architectures meet KPMG cybersecurity standards
• Embedding threat modelling into design and delivery practices
• Leading and mentoring Security Architects
• Adopting modern ways of working, including documentation through markdown and GitOps processes
• Documenting, maintaining, and publishing security patterns, baselines, and checklists to support consistent and scalable secure‑by‑design practices
• Developing and integrating cybersecurity designs for systems and networks in line with KPMG Australia, Global, and client requirements

How are you extraordinary?

• You demonstrate a growth mindset, actively seeking opportunities to learn, challenge established thinking, and step beyond your comfort zone to drive better outcomes.
• You are able to analyse, distil, and clearly communicate complex ideas in both written and verbal form, tailoring your message to a wide range of stakeholders.
• You take pride and accountability in your work, showing ownership of high‑profile initiatives and a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and delivery.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Strong working knowledge of recognised cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001 and the Australian Government ISM and the demonstrated ability to translate to practical security controls and architectural guidance
• Practical experience embedding threat modelling into solution design and delivery
• Broad experience across multiple security domains, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, and application security
• Experience designing security architectures for modern cloud environments, including the use of contemporary tools, platforms, and security‑by‑design practices
• Understanding of relevant Australian regulatory and legislative requirements, such as APRA CPS 234, SOCI, ISM, and related obligations

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance to NV1 level.
• Formal qualifications or certifications in architecture disciplines, such as TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent practical experience delivering enterprise‑scale security architectures.
• Recognised cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNA (Security) or equivalent, demonstrating depth of technical security knowledge.
• Tertiary qualifications in information management, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, timely, and actionable advice to executive and senior leaders, translating complex security and architectural concepts into informed decision‑making.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!