Information Security Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect in Benoni, South Africa, to design and implement secure solutions that align with business objectives and stringent security standards.

The role involves shaping enterprise security architectures, defining requirements, assessing risks, and guiding IT projects to secure designs, with a strong emphasis on cloud and network security, identity management, and cryptography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field.
• 7+ years in information security with focus on architecture.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, threat modeling, risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure enterprise security architectures.
• Define security requirements and provide architectural guidance for IT projects.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure secure implementation of systems.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed designs and existing architectures.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Network security

Cryptography

SIEM

WAFs & firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Information Security Architect to design and implement secure solutions for their operations in Benoni . This role is responsible for creating and maintaining the architectural integrity of the company's security systems, ensuring they meet business requirements while adhering to stringent security standards. You will work closely with various IT teams, project managers, and business stakeholders to integrate security into the design of new systems and applications. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in security design and a passion for building resilient, secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure enterprise security architectures.
• Define security requirements and provide architectural guidance for IT projects and initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure secure implementation of systems.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed designs and existing architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), identity management, and cryptography.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Allowance for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for innovation.