Hybrid InfoSec Architect: Cloud & Data Security Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous retirement savings with match

Professional development opportunities

Significant paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Information Security Architect to lead design and implementation of a next-generation security infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng, with a hybrid work model.

You will define enterprise security architecture, evaluate technologies, and develop standards while guiding security teams. The role requires 8+ years in information security and strong leadership with CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF desirability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in information security, with at least 4 years in security architecture.
• Experience designing complex architectures across network, cloud, endpoint and data.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, IAM, and encryption.
• Familiar with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the enterprise information security architecture.
• Define security standards, guidelines, and best practices for technology implementations.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Develop technical security roadmaps and strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity operations teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security architecture principles and best practices.
• Review and approve security designs for new projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities and propose architectural changes to mitigate risks.
• Contribute to security incident response planning and post-incident architectural reviews.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

WAFs

SIEM

EDR

IAM

Encryption

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Information Security Architect to lead design and implementation of a next-generation security infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng, with a hybrid work model.

You will define enterprise security architecture, evaluate technologies, and develop standards while guiding security teams. The role requires 8+ years in information security and strong leadership with CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF desirability.