Job Overview & Organization Mission

Versent is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Architect (DevSecOps) to join our remote cloud and cybersecurity team across Australia.

Join Versent in delivering mission-critical cloud infrastructure and cyber resilience for leading Australian organizations. This is a 100% remote work opportunity with flexible hours, cutting-edge tooling, and an inclusive distributed culture.

You will work with enterprise environments, applying national cybersecurity guidelines (including Essential Eight and APRA CPS 234) to protect vital infrastructure and scale cloud services securely.

As a key member of the team at Versent in Remote – Australia, All Australia, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Design automated: Design automated security guardrails, policy-as-code, and threat modeling frameworks within fast-moving CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and: Implement and maintain declarative infrastructure using GitOps and modern automated pipelines.
• Participate in: Participate in virtual incident triage, blameless reviews, and continuous security enhancement sprints.
• Provide subject: Provide subject matter expertise to engineering squads on cloud security, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Document architectural: Document architectural standards, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Versent, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cyber Security, Computer Systems or Equivalent Experience.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Demonstrated professional experience in Cloud Security and DevSecOps.
• Strong understanding of Australian cybersecurity principles, cloud governance, and modern compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective asynchronous remote collaboration.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, OSCP, CISM, or CISA) regarded favorably.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required for client environment security clearances.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Versent, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$170,000 – AU$200,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Lucrative Australian salary package ($170,000 – $200,000 AUD) + 11.5% superannuation.
• 100% Remote / WFH flexibility anywhere in Australia with a $1,500 home tech allowance.
• Generous certification & conference funding ($3,000 AUD annually) for top cloud & security credentials.
• Comprehensive health insurance subsidy and dedicated wellbeing days.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Versent

Versent is an Australian enterprise cloud transformation and cybersecurity leader helping blue-chip enterprises modernize.

Versent is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Versent careers gateway.