Are you a customer-focused security expert who thrives on solving complex challenges and shaping modern architecture? We’re looking for a Presales Security Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edgesolutions provided by our cyber security vendor and driving meaningful outcomes for our clients.At The Missing Link, we don’t just keep up with the pace of technology - we set it. With 28+ years of innovation, a team of 200+ specialists, and the backing of global powerhouse Infosys, we’ve become one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers.We help businesses move faster with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and AI & Automation solutions. And we are growing fast.In this role, you will be at the forefront of client engagement, translating business challenges into secure, scalable architectures while helping organisations modernise their security and networking landscape. You will act as a trusted advisor, influencing strategy, shaping deals, and bringing innovative solutions to life.What you will be doingPartner closely with Sales to shape and qualify opportunities and define winning technical strategies Design cyber security vendor architectures aligned to customer requirements and security best practice Lead workshops, solution design sessions, demos, and proof-of-concepts Own the technical pre-sales lifecycle, from discovery through to validation and deal support Act as a subject matter expert across our cyber security vendor services including Zero Trust, WAF, and DDoS protection Build strong relationships with CIOs, CISOs, architects, and engineering teams Contribute to the development of repeatable service offerings and go-to-market solutions RequirementsWhat you bring5+ years proven experience in cybersecurity pre-sales, solution architecture, or consultingStrong knowledge of networking, security, and Zero Trust architecture Deep expertise (or strong exposure) to modern edge security platforms Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and modern infrastructure Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and executive audiences A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills Certifications in cloud, networking, or security (e.g. AWS, CISSP, CCNP) are highly regarded.What’s in it for youWork with a market-leading cybersecurity team and strategic cyber security vendor partnershipExposure to complex, high-impact client environments across industriesOpportunity to shape innovative service offerings and solutionsContinuous learning and certification supportIf you are passionate about security, architecture, and helping customers succeed, we would love to hear from you.BenefitsWe are serious about culture and it’s not just lip service. Here’s what you can expect:Support to grow - structured onboarding, mentoring, and career developmentFlexibility - hybrid working and the tools to do your best work anywhereA respected name - we’ve got the creds, the awards, and the backing of InfosysA place where you are seen - we celebrate wins, recognise effort and value diverse perspectivesEvents, training, team days - because connection fuels success
Are you a customer-focused security expert who thrives on solving complex challenges and shaping modern architecture? We’re looking for a Presales Security Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edgesolutions provided by our cyber security vendor and driving meaningful outcomes for our clients.
At The Missing Link, we don’t just keep up with the pace of technology - we set it. With 28+ years of innovation, a team of 200+ specialists, and the backing of global powerhouse Infosys, we’ve become one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers.
We help businesses move faster with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and AI & Automation solutions. And we are growing fast.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of client engagement, translating business challenges into secure, scalable architectures while helping organisations modernise their security and networking landscape. You will act as a trusted advisor, influencing strategy, shaping deals, and bringing innovative solutions to life.
What you will be doing
- Partner closely with Sales to shape and qualify opportunities and define winning technical strategies
- Design cyber security vendor architectures aligned to customer requirements and security best practice
- Lead workshops, solution design sessions, demos, and proof-of-concepts
- Own the technical pre-sales lifecycle, from discovery through to validation and deal support
- Act as a subject matter expert across our cyber security vendor services including Zero Trust, WAF, and DDoS protection
- Build strong relationships with CIOs, CISOs, architects, and engineering teams
- Contribute to the development of repeatable service offerings and go-to-market solutions
Requirements
What you bring
- 5+ years proven experience in cybersecurity pre-sales, solution architecture, or consulting
- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and Zero Trust architecture
- Deep expertise (or strong exposure) to modern edge security platforms
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and modern infrastructure
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and executive audiences
- A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
- Certifications in cloud, networking, or security (e.g. AWS, CISSP, CCNP) are highly regarded.
What’s in it for you
- Work with a market-leading cybersecurity team and strategic cyber security vendor partnership
- Exposure to complex, high-impact client environments across industries
- Opportunity to shape innovative service offerings and solutions
- Continuous learning and certification support
If you are passionate about security, architecture, and helping customers succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
We are serious about culture and it’s not just lip service. Here’s what you can expect:
- Support to grow - structured onboarding, mentoring, and career development
- Flexibility - hybrid working and the tools to do your best work anywhere
- A respected name - we’ve got the creds, the awards, and the backing of Infosys
- A place where you are seen - we celebrate wins, recognise effort and value diverse perspectives
- Events, training, team days - because connection fuels success
Established in 1997, The Missing Link was born from a vision to help businesses achieve their goals with the right IT solutions and services. We continue to deliver on this promise, by helping your business achieve more by transforming your IT for better business performance. Whether your requirements are large or small, we have you covered with our core offerings including; cyber security, hardware and software, resiliency, cloud, communications, infrastructure, consulting services and managed services.With businesses more reliant on information technology than ever before, staying ahead of innovation and trends in IT is increasingly complex. With a proven framework and specialised advice, we will lead you through the process, simplify your IT environment and secure your most important assets. By transforming your environment this way, we aim to strengthen the link between business objectives and IT strategies, so you don’t have to. In the world of fast-paced technology, we are here to help organisations every step of the way, leaving your team free to focus on your business.With over 20 years’ experience, we’re recognised as industry leaders and accredited to the highest levels in the design, delivery, and support of the latest technologies. We partner with market-leading global and local vendors to deliver you world-class business outcomes through IT transformation. Today, The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia.
Established in 1997, The Missing Link was born from a vision to help businesses achieve their goals with the right IT solutions and services. We continue to deliver on this promise, by helping your business achieve more by transforming your IT for better business performance. Whether your requirements are large or small, we have you covered with our core offerings including; cyber security, hardware and software, resiliency, cloud, communications, infrastructure, consulting services and managed services.
With businesses more reliant on information technology than ever before, staying ahead of innovation and trends in IT is increasingly complex. With a proven framework and specialised advice, we will lead you through the process, simplify your IT environment and secure your most important assets. By transforming your environment this way, we aim to strengthen the link between business objectives and IT strategies, so you don’t have to. In the world of fast-paced technology, we are here to help organisations every step of the way, leaving your team free to focus on your business.
With over 20 years’ experience, we’re recognised as industry leaders and accredited to the highest levels in the design, delivery, and support of the latest technologies. We partner with market-leading global and local vendors to deliver you world-class business outcomes through IT transformation. Today, The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia.
