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      Cyber Security Architect Interview

      5 Feb 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Sydney
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. I interviewed at Colonial First State (Sydney) in Dec 2025

      Interview

      Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the role. I appreciate the time provided by the panel. However, I would like to share some honest feedback regarding the overall interview experience. The session felt heavily focused on rapid-fire technical questioning, with limited space for a balanced discussion around real-world architecture, collaboration, or practical delivery. The atmosphere throughout the interview was noticeably uncomfortable and quite tense. Some behaviours during the session, such as visible nervousness, lack of engagement, and checking the time toward the end, came across as unprofessional and dismissive. While technical depth is expected, the format felt more like an interrogation rather than a constructive conversation. Many of the questions were highly theoretical and could be answered through reference tools rather than reflecting how senior professionals operate in real environments. Overall, the experience raised concerns for me about the team culture and communication style. Based on this interaction, I do not feel this would be the right environment for me moving forward.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      So many technical questions which they were not even clear with their questions.
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