Senior Information Security Architect (Remote)

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect to design and lead secure systems for a fully remote workforce based in Kimberley, Canada. You will translate business needs into scalable security solutions and define standards across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role requires deep knowledge of threat modeling, IAM, cryptography, and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001). You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure secure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security with architecture focus.
• Experience designing secure solutions for on-prem, cloud (AWS/Azure), and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the organization's information security architecture.
• Define security requirements 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.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Identity and access management

Cryptography

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

On-premises security

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

CISSP

SABSA

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.