Information Security Architect

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Comprehensive health, retirement, and

Opportunities for leadership and signi

Access to cutting-edge security tech

Dynamic tech landscape in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect to design and implement secure solutions across our client’s infrastructure in Randburg. The role focuses on building blueprints for security architecture, establishing standards, and guiding teams to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.

You will lead security reviews, mentor staff, and evaluate new technologies to stay ahead of evolving threats and regulatory requirements, driving strategic security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on architecture and design.
• Knowledge of network security, cryptography, IAM, and cloud security.
• Experience designing secure solutions for on-premises and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and application architectures.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to address threats.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to meet security requirements.
• Lead security reviews and risk assessments for new projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security and IT staff.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security

IAM

Cryptography

Network security

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/InfoSec

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement secure solutions for their operations in Randburg. This senior role involves creating the blueprints for the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring that security is integrated into all aspects of IT systems and applications. You will work on defining security standards, evaluating new technologies, and providing technical leadership to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. This is a critical position for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and application architectures.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to address evolving threats.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Lead security reviews and risk assessments for new projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security and IT staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant portion focused on security architecture and design.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and cloud security.
• Experience with designing secure solutions for on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and relevant compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership and strategic impact on security posture.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and professional development.
• A key role in a dynamic and evolving technology landscape in Randburg.