Fintech Security Architect: Cloud & App Security Leader

Lsa Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 683 000 - 1 026 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity architect for a contract position in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, information technology, and risk management. You will be responsible for designing and securing architectures, guiding security practices, and ensuring compliance. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years tertiary qualification in Information Technology / Engineering.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in designing large-scale security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security design and implementation of all products.
• Model threats and risks on both organisational and technical level.
• Build security into the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud Security knowledge

Information Security expertise

Cybersecurity system architecture

Project management

Risk assessment

Knowledge of SAML, LDAP, PKI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Engineering

SABSA qualification

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Cisco ISE

Fortinet

SIEM technologies

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity architect for a contract position in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, information technology, and risk management. You will be responsible for designing and securing architectures, guiding security practices, and ensuring compliance. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field.