Lead Security Architect: Cloud, Threat Modeling, Strategy

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Competitive executive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Information Security Architect to design, build, and maintain a robust security architecture for Randburg. Translate business needs into secure tech solutions and lead security initiatives across the organization.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), threat modeling, and strong leadership. You will define security standards and guide major IT projects to ensure risk-based, scalable security.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, cybersecurity or related field.
• 10+ years in information security with an architecture focus.
• Cloud security architecture for AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Experience with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.
• CISSP-ISSAP or SABSA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure enterprise-wide security architectures and solutions.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and assess suitability for adoption.
• Provide technical leadership on security aspects of major IT projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security across the system lifecycle.
• Develop and manage security roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Threat modeling

IAM & cryptography

Leadership & communication

Security frameworks (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Information Security Architect to design, build, and maintain a robust security architecture for Randburg. Translate business needs into secure tech solutions and lead security initiatives across the organization.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), threat modeling, and strong leadership. You will define security standards and guide major IT projects to ensure risk-based, scalable security.