Security Architect

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design and oversee secure IT infrastructure in East London. You will shape the organization's security blueprint, embedding security into all technology solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role offers strategic influence, leadership across projects, and exposure to cutting-edge security challenges in a growing enterprise within the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience with focus on security architecture.
• Experience designing secure architectures for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure enterprise-level IT architectures, including network, cloud, and application security.
• Establish security standards, guidelines, and best practices for technology solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet business needs and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security matters to project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed architectures and systems.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and architectural trends.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication & presentation

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

CISSP-ISSAP

SABSA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of secure IT infrastructure and systems in East London . This role is paramount in defining the organization's security blueprint, ensuring that security is embedded into the core of all technological solutions. You will collaborate with various teams to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectures. This is a strategic opportunity for a seasoned security professional to shape the future of security within a growing enterprise in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure enterprise-level IT architectures, including network, cloud, and application security.
• Establish security standards, guidelines, and best practices for technology solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet business needs and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security matters to project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed architectures and systems.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and architectural trends.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; relevant architectural certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA) are highly valued.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a significant portion focused on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing secure architectures for complex IT environments, including cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises systems.
• Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks, and controls across multiple domains (network, endpoint, application, data).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and industry recognition.
• Generous annual leave and retirement savings plan.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex security challenges.
• A pivotal role in shaping the security landscape of the organization in East London .