Cybersecurity Architect - Technology Consulting

Cybersecurity Architect - Technology Consulting Location: Auckland Date: 6 Jul 2026 Role Overview: Join a growing cyber team helping organisations navigate increasingly complex threats and build stronger, more resilient operations. As a Cybersecurity Architect you will work on meaningful client challenges and deliver practical outcomes that strengthen cyber maturity, resilience, and decision‑making. In this role, you will design, build, and oversee clients’ security posture. You will be responsible for ensuring that systems, applications, networks, and data are securely designed and built to protect against evolving threats while aligning with business objectives and various regulatory requirements where necessary. This role requires a highly technical expert to drive both technical and non‑technical stakeholder engagement and deliver secure architecture outcomes across cloud and on‑premises environments. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive security architectures for complex, large-scale ICT environments, including cloud‑native applications, hybrid networks, and SaaS solutions. Risk Assessment and Management : Identify and assess security risks, conduct threat modelling, and define mitigation strategies, ensuring security controls are commensurate to risk appetite. Compliance & Frameworks : Ensure alignment with security standards and frameworks (e.g., APRA, NIST CSF, ISO 27005, PCI‑DSS, GDPR, ISM and MITRE ATT&CK) and review current‑state architecture documentation for ongoing security uplift programmes. Secure Architecture Standards : Define and maintain security “standard patterns” and best practices, acting as a key advisor to project teams, application developers and IT infrastructure/Network teams. Evaluation & Recommendation : Evaluate and recommend new security tooling and technologies, including firewalls, IAM integrations, and vulnerability discovery systems, to enhance security posture. Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate security concepts, risks, and proposed architectures effectively to technical staff and senior business leadership. Experience : 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or risk management within complex, large‑scale environments. Experience within Consumer industry would be beneficial. Cloud Security : Demonstrable experience designing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and implementing security for modern cloud applications (SaaS, cloud‑native, microservices, etc.). Technical Proficiency : Strong knowledge of network security protocols, cryptography, identity management, and application security principles. Frameworks : Deep understanding of modern security and threat frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK). Soft Skills : Demonstrable and proven ability to influence and effectively communicate security and risk management concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, manage third‑party stakeholders, and solve complex security problems. Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field beneficial. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA certification are highly regarded. Security Vendor certifications are optional, but well regarded: Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Crowdstrike, Fortinet, etc. Cloud Service Provider (CSP) certifications: Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP. What We Offer You Career development : At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. Flexible work arrangements : Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. Comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave. Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier‑free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +64 9 300 7044. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third‑party provider. #J-18808-Ljbffr