Hybrid Cloud Security Architect - Azure & M365

Mediclinic Group; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Security Architect to design and maintain secure architecture for hybrid IT systems. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will lead technical risk assessments and enforce security standards in compliance with healthcare regulations. This full-time position is hybrid based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in information security.
• At least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure security design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern secure cloud architecture (Azure M365 hybrid).
• Define and enforce cloud and enterprise security standards.
• Lead technical risk assessments and threat modeling.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture (Azure M365)

Identity & Access Management (Entra ID RBAC)

Security frameworks (NIST ISO CIS)

Network segmentation Zero Trust

Information protection (DLP MIP MCAS)

SIEM / SOAR platforms (e.g. Sentinel)

Strong understanding of N/W security

Secure design principles including Zero Trust Architecture

Understanding of AI and large language models in security

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Job description

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Security Architect to design and maintain secure architecture for hybrid IT systems. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will lead technical risk assessments and enforce security standards in compliance with healthcare regulations. This full-time position is hybrid based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.