Group Security Architect

Mediclinic; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Group Security Architect to design and maintain secure architecture for cloud and hybrid IT systems. The role demands over 10 years of experience in information security and hands-on skills in Microsoft and Azure security. You will be integral to the organization's strategy, ensuring all layers are protected in line with security policies. This position is hybrid and full-time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Microsoft and Azure security.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern secure cloud architecture (Azure, M, hybrid).
• Define and enforce cloud and enterprise security standards, frameworks.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture (Azure, M)

Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, RBAC)

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Information protection (DLP, MIP, MCAS)

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity or Engineering

Microsoft Certified : Cybersecurity Architect Expert

CISSP / CCSP / Azure Security Engineer Associate

Tools

EDR

SIEM

CASB

Job description

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Recruiter name : Gaylin Daniels

Number of positions : 1

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Main Purpose of Job

Design, implement, and maintain secure architecture for cloud and hybrid IT systems across the Mediclinic Group, with a strong focus on Microsoft and Azure platforms.

Support strategic security initiatives on the Group and cross divisions by ensuring that all infrastructure, network, data, and application layers are protected in line with the organisation's security policies, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk appetite.

Stay updated on emerging security trends, especially in healthcare.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Design and govern secure cloud architecture (Azure, M, hybrid)
• Define and enforce cloud and enterprise security standards, frameworks, following Zero Trust Principles
• Lead technical risk assessments and threat modelling for cloud and on-prem deployments and new solution selections
• Lead the IADM implementation in collaboration with the group architects and divisions
• Evaluate, select, and optimise security tools (EDR, SIEM, CASB, etc.)
• Implementation and guidelines on network security

Required Education

Essential Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity or Engineering

Desired Education

Microsoft Certified : Cybersecurity Architect Expert

CISSP / CCSP / Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Cyber Security Architect Expert Certification

Required Experience

Essential Minimum Experience

Minimum 10 years relevant experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.

Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Microsoft and Azure security.

Desired Experience

Relevant experience with regulatory compliance in healthcare (e.g. GDPR, ADHICS, POPIA)

A working knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM), SASE.

Knowledge of third-party risk, DevSecOps, and identity governance.

Container Security Experience with Kubernetes, Docker

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

Cloud Security Architecture (Azure, M)

Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, RBAC)

Security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Information protection (DLP, MIP, MCAS)

SIEM / SOAR platforms (e.g., Sentinel)

Strong understanding of N / W security, including SASE, Cloud, On-premises, and SD-WAN environments

Solid understanding of secure design principles, including Zero Trust Architecture and a solid understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO

• , and CIS Controls

An understanding of working with AI and large language models in the context of security

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care