Senior Information Security Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect for a fully remote position based in Kimberley, Canada. You will design and lead secure systems for a distributed workforce, shaping security standards and architectures across on‑prem, cloud (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in CS/Info Security with 8+ years of security architecture experience, holds CISSP or SABSA, and can translate business needs into scalable security solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• 8+ years in information security focusing on architecture and design.
• Proven experience in on-premises, cloud (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain the organization's information security architecture.
• Define security requirements for infrastructure, apps and cloud environments.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and features.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure secure implementation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior security staff.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security architecture

Cloud security

IAM

NIST

ISO27001

Cryptography

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS or Information Security

Tools

CISSP

SABSA

NIST frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Information Security Architect to design and lead the implementation of secure systems and infrastructure for their fully remote workforce, based in Kimberley . This senior role requires a deep understanding of security principles, threat modeling, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions. You will be responsible for defining security standards, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring our architecture meets the highest security benchmarks in a distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the organization's overall information security architecture .
• Define security requirements and best practices for infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and features.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure implementation of designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing secure solutions for on-premises, cloud (AWS, Azure), and hybrid environments.
• Deep knowledge of network security , cryptography, identity and access management, and application security.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and relevant certifications (CISSP, SABSA).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work allowance and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to shape the security future of a rapidly growing organization.