Information Security Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation or stock options

Health benefits and wellness programs

Training and certifications budget

Fully remote position

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee security solutions protecting digital assets and infrastructure.

You will define security standards, create resilient architectures, and embed security into technology strategies across cloud and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degrees/certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF) are advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in information security with emphasis on architecture and design.
• Experience designing security for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.
• Expertise across security domains including network, application security, cryptography and IAM.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable security architectures across technology stacks.
• Establish security blueprints, standards, and guidelines for infra, apps, and data.
• Conduct security reviews and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
• Lead selection and integration of security technologies and tools.
• Develop IAM, data encryption, and network security strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in IT projects.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

IAM

Cryptography

Network security

Compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Information Security Architect to join their globally distributed team, working entirely remotely. This role is critical for conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the implementation of advanced security solutions that protect the organization's digital assets and infrastructure. You will be responsible for defining security standards, creating resilient architectures, and ensuring that security is embedded into all technology strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity for a skilled architect to lead high-impact security initiatives from a remote-first perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable, and resilient security architectures across various technology stacks.
• Establish security blueprints, standards, and guidelines for infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Lead the selection and integration of security technologies and tools.
• Develop strategies for identity and access management, data encryption, and network security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is a core component of all IT projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF) are advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a strong emphasis on security architecture and design.
• Proven experience in designing security for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.
• Expertise in various security domains including network security, application security, cryptography, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, adept at collaborating in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant bonuses.
• Equity participation or stock options.
• Comprehensive international health benefits and wellness programs.
• Generous budget for training, certifications, and professional development.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.