On-demand security leadership, when and how you need it

Our vSecArch offering provides senior security guidance without full-time headcount. We support strategic decisions, major projects, and architecture reviews.

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Virtual Security Architect (vSecArch)

Senior security expertise, without the headcount

Whether you need architectural leadership across your security programme, input on a critical project, or support in design and governance forums, our vSecArch service gives you flexible access to seasoned experts. We help you understand and deliver security strategy, architecture and risk outcomes - on demand, with credibility and clarity.

Flexible support from senior security architects
Strategic input across programmes, projects and reviews
Scalable expertise without the burden of permanent roles

Service detail

What does vSecArch include?

vSecArch gives you direct access to senior architects embedded within your programme or team. From documentation and technical guidance to risk input and peer reviews, our consultants flex to support short-term initiatives or ongoing advisory needs. Whether filling a resource gap or steering high-impact decisions, vSecArch ensures you get the leadership required - without the overhead.

Your security architect on tap

vSecArch

We bring the benefits of a full-time security architect - without the overhead. From shaping patterns to reviewing designs, we’re part of your team.

Senior-level architecture guidance without long-term contracts
Internal support across projects, portfolios and decisions
Helps navigate complex trade-offs and decisions

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Our delivery process

Flexible engagement options that scales

Our virtual architecture services adapt to your operating model. Whether you need someone embedded, fractional input or on-call guidance, vSecArch flexes to fit.

Embedded support

We embed directly into your team on a part-time or full-time basis, contributing to stand-ups.

Fractional architecture

Need structured input without the full-time commitment? We provide weekly or monthly support.

On-call advisory

Need clarity on a design decision or proposal? Our senior architects are available for ad-hoc input, helping you make the right call when it matters most.

Benefits

Security architecture without the wait

Our vSecArch model gives you immediate access to senior security architects. We help you make progress faster by cutting through complexity and guiding confident decision-making from day one.

Credibility and clarity

We’ve delivered in some of the most complex and high-trust environments. Our architects speak the language of governance and engineering.

Keep delivery on track

Security shouldn't hold back delivery. We help you assess options, identify secure paths forward and balance risk with practicality.

Low commitment, high impact

Get expert input without the need for permanent roles. Our service is flexible, cost-effective and focused on the outcomes that matter most to you.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

Many clients pair vSecArch with security engineering, design reviews or delivery-focused services. We can also provide Security Project Management to help turn your strategic decisions into real-world execution.

Extend vSecArch with hands-on security engineering or reviews
Scale up support as your architecture maturity evolves
Add expert project oversight to turn strategy into delivery

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Executive and Board Security Governance Training

We train executives and boards on their cybersecurity oversight role — focusing on risk framing, accountability, and key governance responsibilities.

Advanced OSINT Training Course

This hands-on course teaches advanced open-source intelligence techniques, tools, and tradecraft for investigations, threat profiling, and situational awareness

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is a Virtual Security Architect?

A vSecArch gives you access to senior architectural security expertise on a flexible on-demand basis. Ideal if you don’t need or can’t hire full-time staff.

What kinds of things can a vSecArch help with?

Design reviews, threat modelling, control selection, vendor assessments, regulatory alignment, mentoring and strategy just to name a few.

How does a vSecArch engagement work?

We agree on a time allocation (for example a day a week or a monthly retainer) and work with you as an embedded advisor and contributor.

Who usually uses a vSecArc?

Startups, growing teams or organisations without a full security architecture function but with a clear need for one.

Can a vSecArc work with multiple business units or projects?

Yes. Our vSecArchs are used to working across streams and bridging conversations between technical and leadership stakeholders.

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Please call our office number during normal business hours or submit a form below

Where to find us

If you experience a security breach outside normal working hours, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible.

Get in touch

info@bastionsecurity.co.nz

General enquiries

+64 4 281 7534

Auckland office

Level 5, 51
Shortland Street,
Auckland 1010 New Zealand

Wellington office

Levels 8 and 9, 10
Brandon Street
Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Melbourne office

Level 22
120 Spencer Street
Melbourne 3000 Australia

Are you experiencing a security breach?

Incident Response

+64 4 281 7534