Lead Information Security Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with global reach

Competitive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Influence on security strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to spearhead security architecture initiatives in a fully remote, global context. You will define, design, and oversee robust security infrastructure aligned with business objectives and built with security by design principles across all solutions.

This senior role requires 10+ years in information security, with cloud architecture experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), strong leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent extensive experience in information security or related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience with a focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven expertise designing secure cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, IAM, and data security.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the organization's overall information security architecture, including network, cloud, and application security.
• Develop and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, and blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to address emerging threats.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security requirements are met during design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead security reviews and threat modeling exercises for new initiatives and systems.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

IAM

Threat modeling

Leadership

Security standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Security frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to spearhead their security architecture initiatives within a fully remote setup. This senior role will define, design, and oversee the implementation of the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security by design principles across all solutions. This is a critical leadership position for an experienced architect passionate about building secure, resilient systems in a fully remote global context.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the organization's overall information security architecture, including network, cloud, and application security.
• Develop and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, and blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to address emerging threats.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security requirements are met during the design and implementation phases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead security reviews and threat modeling exercises for new initiatives and systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and data security.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote working opportunity with global reach.
• Significant influence on the company's security strategy and architecture.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Chance to work with a talented and forward-thinking team.