Assist in the management and delivery of a large scale, complex and high-risk Cyber Security Program of work; by ensuring successful completion within agreed performance criteria to enable enhanced service delivery. This role will be required to develop program security architecture for new and existing projects within the Cyber Security Program. Reporting to the Program Director, this role is responsible for developing security program architectures and designs which are fit for purpose and encompass all appropriate design specifications to support successful solution build, implementation, and operation.

Job details

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Work with vendors to identify solution capabilities and assure strategic alignment.
• Ensure system requirements are sufficiently captured to drive the architecting of a solution that fully meets the needs and expectations of system stakeholders.
• Develop security architectures.
• Undertake architectural change management
• Conduct and document architectural trade-off analysis to support and justify architectural decisions made during the specification of the solution architecture.
• Consult, negotiate and communicate with system stakeholders and ICT professionals to promote shared and consistent understanding and acceptance of the proposed solution.

Is this opportunity for you?

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate expertise in leading the development of security architectures for complex and federated systems as well as your proven ability to evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major architectural solutions and assess associated risks and issues. You will also have proven experience in promoting and ensuring the effective use of security architecture techniques, methodologies, and tools.

Crucially, you will bring a positive and proactive approach to work and be able to work collaboratively within a high performing team. Building effective relationships with key senior stakeholders and decision makers is crucial to your success in this role. You will have exceptional ability to translate this into a comprehensive and efficient business solution and communicate this with stakeholders at all levels and of varying technical ability. You will be confident in consulting, negotiating with and providing high level advice around solution architecture principles, practices, and processes to influence decisions on large scale project delivery.

Specific knowledge is required and highly desirable for the specific areas of work, are you able to demonstrate knowledge across one of the below areas:

• Implementation experience across large, federated environments.
• Healthcare experience in usage of industry frameworks such as SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 27003 and Essential Eight a .
• Proven experience in risk mitigation, Cloud and Network Security, Identity Security, Zero Trust and Segmentation, Perimeter Security, Threat Intelligence and API Management and architectural methodologies to Prevent, Detect and Protect solutions.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity submit your CV or resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing your experience in each of the key areas outlined above.

eHealth Queenslandis one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.

About Delivery Services Branch - eHealth Queensland:

The Delivery Services Branch is Queensland Health's trusted partner and advisor for digital health project delivery excellence. The branch includes the following units:

• Digital Solutions and Technology
• Digital Health and Business Solutions
• Delivery Support Services
• Clinical Program
• Digital Partnership Team
• Digitally Enabled Business Solutions
• Digital Capital Program

The core function of the branch is to ensure successful delivery of major IT projects and initiatives to our customers across Queensland Health for the benefit of all Queenslanders. This function is critical to eHealth Queensland realising its overall vision, which is to 'advance healthcare through digital innovation'.

As an integral part of our professional project delivery team, each branch team member puts the customer at the centre of everything they do and to actively seek out solutions that will help eHealth Queensland deliver on its targets.  

Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:

By joining eHealth Queensland, you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. 

Should you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process to ensure you can demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact Talent Acquisition Services via email eQH-DSB-TalentAcquisition@health.qld.gov.au

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO8 Solution Architect - Role Description (PDF, 247KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit