Senior InfoSec Architect | Hybrid Cloud Security Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance incentives

Certifications/training

Hybrid role

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect in a hybrid role based in Queenstown. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures for on-premises and cloud environments, translating business needs into secure technical solutions.

Lead security initiatives, perform risk assessments, and guide teams across IT and business stakeholders to strengthen our security posture. CISSP/CCSP or cloud-certifications are desirable; excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years in information security with at least 4 years in architecture/engineering.
• Experience designing secure network architectures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs).
• Strong cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with IAM solutions (SSO and MFA).
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing abilities.
• CISSP, CCSP or cloud security certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive security architectures for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, application development, and security operations teams to integrate security into the entire lifecycle.
• Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Define security requirements for network, system, and application deployments.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and solutions, ensuring their effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Mentor junior security team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security architecture

IAM (SSO/MFA)

Risk assessment & threat modeling

Regulatory standards (NIST/ISO 27001/-

Stakeholder communication

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Firewall design

IDS/IPS

WAFs

VPNs

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect in a hybrid role based in Queenstown. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures for on-premises and cloud environments, translating business needs into secure technical solutions.

Lead security initiatives, perform risk assessments, and guide teams across IT and business stakeholders to strengthen our security posture. CISSP/CCSP or cloud-certifications are desirable; excellent communication is essential.