Security Architect

Role summary

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The Security Architect designs and guides secure technology solutions across BlueScope’s business, helping protect systems, applications, data, and cloud environments from cyber threats. Requirements typically include substantial experience in cybersecurity architecture, enterprise security frameworks, cloud security, identity and access management, network protection, risk assessment, and security governance. Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and relevant Australian regulations is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to communicate effectively with technical teams and business leaders, influence architecture decisions, assess security risks, develop practical controls, and support secure technology transformation. Strong analytical, stakeholder-management, documentation, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, or cloud-security credentials.

About the employer

BlueScope is a leading international steel and building products manufacturer headquartered in Australia. The company produces and distributes coated and painted steel, structural products, roofing, walling, and solutions used in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Its well-known brands include COLORBOND steel and ZINCALUME steel. BlueScope operates manufacturing, distribution, and sales facilities across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and parts of Asia, serving customers in construction, manufacturing, engineering, and related industries. The business places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, innovation, operational excellence, and responsible resource use. As a large industrial organisation, BlueScope relies on digital systems and connected operations, making cybersecurity an important part of protecting business services, production environments, customer information, and intellectual property.