Principal Solution Architect (Melbourne)

Overview If you’re passionate about shaping the future of security and driving impactful change, we want to hear from you! We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity in our Identity & Security practice for a Principal Security Architect. As a Principal Security Architect at Versent, you will be the driving force behind designing and delivering cutting‑edge security solutions that protect our clients’ most critical systems and data. Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of security solutions across various client engagements.
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect with a deep understanding of DevSecOps technologies and solutions.
- Experience in developing security strategies that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of modern identity and access management challenges.
- Ability to translate complex identity and security concepts into practical, client‑focused solutions.
- Contribute and deliver to the outcomes of a Proof of Value/Concept, customer demos or leading‑edge engagements, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Support the project‑management process and resolve technical problems as they arise.
- Develop and own unique IP and methodology in deploying cloud security solutions (such as CNAPP) and managing them ongoing for clients.
- Support business development—assist and contribute to responding to tenders, developing proposals, and managing the business process.
- Interact with other leaders in Versent to complement our identity offerings with cloud and security.
- Develop practice collateral to streamline project delivery and quality through proven/reusable domain delivery practices and methods. Skills Required
- Certifications in cloud security from one of the major providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) are highly desirable.
- Hands‑on experience with modern CI/CD pipeline architecture, governance, and DevSecOps practices.
- Extensive technical and analytical expertise in engineering and software architecture design.
- Proven track record in a customer‑facing, sales‑aligned role, such as consultant, solutions engineer, or solutions architect.
- Knowledge of coding languages and software development principles.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
- Robust relationship‑building skills, able to connect with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire trut Life at Versent. Benefits
- Flexibility: We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.
- Learning: We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways.
- Access to benefits that fit your life: From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities.
- Health & wellbeing programmes: We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.
- Connection: Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.
- Recognition: We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do.
- Career opportunity: We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career. About Versent Versent is a leading technology consultancy that exists to architect, build and operate cloud‑native applications, data streams, platforms, and services. We work with customers to transform their businesses through technology in ways they never imagined. Australia’s leading businesses and top technology companies choose to partner with us because of our deep expertise, unwavering integrity and dedicated focus on ensuring our customer success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rmvxk