Job Title: Salesforce IT Architect
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)
Duration: Initial 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions
Industry: Government
Functional Expertise: Information Technology
Sub-functional Expertise: Salesforce Security Architecture
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: On-site in Canberra, 5 days per week. Remote/interstate candidates will not be considered.
Closing date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Salesforce IT Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure Salesforce architecture across project delivery and operational environments. The successful candidate will provide security assurance, governance and architectural leadership to ensure Salesforce solutions align with organisational security policies, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
Working closely with solution leads, enterprise architects, cyber security specialists and delivery teams, you will ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle while supporting continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of Salesforce security architecture.
- Provide security assurance across Salesforce projects and applications in sustainment.
- Collaborate with architects, solution leads and security stakeholders to embed security into solution designs.
- Ensure Salesforce security capabilities are effectively utilised, including Salesforce Shield, identity and access management, and data protection controls.
- Participate in planning and analysis of business requirements with security considerations incorporated into all system changes.
- Translate solution designs into secure architecture patterns and configurations.
- Identify, assess and manage security risks while ensuring adherence to policies, standards and guidelines.
- Investigate security incidents and recommend appropriate control improvements.
- Support quality assurance and release management activities to validate security controls throughout deployments.
- Plan and conduct information assurance and accreditation activities across complex environments.
- Facilitate Technical Architecture Governance forums.
- Manage the Salesforce Platform Enablement team to continuously improve platform capability and security posture.
- Provide security advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Produce security architecture, compliance and risk documentation.
- Remain current with Salesforce security technologies, government cloud policies and industry best practice.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of Salesforce architecture experience with a strong focus on security.
- Experience designing and implementing secure enterprise Salesforce solutions.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce security architecture and governance.
- Experience with Salesforce Shield Platform.
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Public Sector Services Cloud.
- Experience managing identity and access management, including SSO and multi-factor authentication.
- Experience interpreting and applying government cloud and security policies.
- Experience with SPLUNK or equivalent security monitoring tools.
- Experience managing platform enablement and continuous improvement activities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts.
- Ability to manage security risks and ensure compliance with standards.
- Ability to work on-site in Canberra five days per week.
- Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).
Key Capabilities:
- Salesforce Security Architecture
- Information Security Governance
- Information Assurance
- Risk Management
- Security Compliance
- Cloud Security
- Enterprise Architecture
- Identity and Access Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Leadership
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture, with a strong focus on security in complex environments.
- Have specialist ICT skills in the following:
- Proven experience designing and implementing secure, enterprise-level Salesforce solutions in regulated or government environments.
- Strong expertise in Salesforce security model, including roles, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and data visibility.
- Demonstrated experience with Salesforce Shield Platform (encryption, event monitoring, audit capabilities).
- Experience in managing identity and access controls, including SSO and multi-factor authentication integrations.
- Experience interpreting and applying government cloud and security policies to Salesforce implementations.
- Experience with SPLUNK or equivalent security monitoring and analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce best practices, security governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Proven ability to drive adherence to architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Minimum NV1 security clearance.
- Ability to work 5 days in Canberra office.
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of Dev Ops, in particular Salesforce releases through Azure Dev Ops pipeline.
- Strong understanding of other cloud-based SaaS solutions, including the design and delivery of secure, compliant architectures, as well as DevOps practices and supporting operational processes.
How to apply:
Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.
| Job type: | Contract |
|---|---|
| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Pay rate: | negotiable |
| Job published: | 02/07/2026 |