Remote Lead Information Security Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and dental benefits

Professional development budget

Shape cybersecurity future

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Information Security Architect to join a fully remote team in a challenging, enterprise-wide role. You will design, implement and govern secure architectures across cloud environments, lead distributed teams, and drive the security roadmap in alignment with business goals and risk appetite. This is a remote leadership role with executive-level compensation, professional development, and strong health benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive information security experience with focus on security architecture.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Deep expertise in designing secure cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with identity and access management, network security, data protection, cryptography.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills; proven remote leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-level security architectures.
• Define security requirements and standards for all technology projects and initiatives.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security architecture documentation.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to security engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align security strategy with business goals.
• Oversee threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.

Skills

Security strategy

Remote leadership

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

NIST

ISO 27001

SOC 2

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Information Security Architect to join their established, fully remote team. This critical role involves designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise-wide security architectures. You will be instrumental in defining the future security roadmap, ensuring that all technology strategies and solutions align with the organization's security objectives and risk appetite. As a remote leader, you will guide distributed teams, drive innovation, and provide expert technical direction to protect against advanced cyber threats and ensure compliance with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-level security architectures.
• Define security requirements and standards for all technology projects and initiatives.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security architecture documentation.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to security engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align security strategy with business goals.
• Oversee threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a strong focus on security architecture.
• Deep expertise in designing secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and best practices.
• Experience with identity and access management, network security, data protection, and cryptography.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence technical teams in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development, including training and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the cybersecurity future of a growing organization.