Senior Cybersecurity Architect (Remote)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Development allowance and conferences

Conferences & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Architect for a fully remote role. The candidate will design and maintain secure infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments while collaborating with distributed teams globally.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity focusing on security architecture, with deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, IAM, data and application security, and threat modeling methodologies. Certifications like CISSP-ISSAP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of network security, IAM, data security, and application security.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications like CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or cloud security architect certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure enterprise-level solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain security architecture standards, blueprints, and guidelines.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies to enhance overall posture.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to embed security throughout the SDLC.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices for application development, infrastructure, and data protection.
• Lead security reviews and remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and patterns.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Network security

IAM

Data security

Application security

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Architect to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining the organization's secure infrastructure across diverse cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of security principles, threat modeling, and architectural best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the future of security for a dynamic company, working remotely from South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure enterprise-level solutions, encompassing cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain security architecture standards, blueprints, and guidelines.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to enhance the overall security posture.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices for application development, infrastructure, and data protection.
• Lead security reviews and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and patterns.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of network security, identity and access management (IAM), data security, and application security.
• Expertise in security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks is a plus.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or cloud security architect certifications are highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• An excellent annual salary of ZAR.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous contribution to a retirement fund.
• Annual allowance for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge security technologies.
• Access to a global network of security professionals.