At Aristocrat, we are driven by a mission to bring happiness to life through the power of play. As a Security Architect, you play a key role in protecting our innovative gaming content and technology. This role is critical in upholding our security standards and ensuring millions of players stay safe worldwide. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is an outstanding chance to join a team that values creativity and excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of security architecture strategies, roadmaps, and reference models across enterprise and product environments, aligned to business priorities
- Define and evolve security architecture frameworks, standards, and patterns, applying SABSA principles to support scalable and business-aligned outcomes
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership, translating complex risks into clear mentorship and influencing multi-functional decisions
- Oversee architectural governance by reviewing and guiding designs across the organization to ensure alignment with security, regulatory, and operational requirements
- Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate and implement security technologies, promoting secure-by-design principles
- Ensure security capabilities are integrated and continuously improved to address evolving threats and business needs
- Lead cross-functional efforts on complex security initiatives, applying sound judgment and practical problem-solving
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of security policies, standards, and guidelines to strengthen overall maturity
- Engage with senior stakeholders to align on priorities, communicate risk, and support key security initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity desired or a related field. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in an Enterprise Security Architect role.
- Relevant certifications, such as CISSP or SABSA are highly desirable.
- Good understanding of network build, client/server architecture and cloud security across multiple cloud providers
- Familiarity with SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture) framework is desirable.
- Understanding of security technologies, standards, and frameworks, including NIST.
- Proven blend of technical cybersecurity expertise and strong business insight, capable of translating complex security concepts into clear, actionable risk insights for diverse collaborators
- Demonstrable ability to collaborate across teams to support security initiatives through a pragmatic, risk-based approach
- Experience with threat modeling and developing architecture documentation and designs.
- Must be able to develop presentations tailored for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Clear and effective communication skills, paired with the ability to foster positive relationships and coordinate well with various groups.
- Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking to craft innovative solutions to complex security challenges.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in working with a geographically dispersed team.
Compensation Philosophy
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.
