Information Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Information Security Architect for a fully remote role. You will define and drive the enterprise security architecture, guide technology choices, and embed security into the design of all IT systems.

Lead security design initiatives and influence the company’s technology direction from a remote-first environment. The role demands 10+ years in information security, strong cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a mastery of security frameworks such as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing security solutions in distributed environments.
• Deep knowledge of security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, IAM).
• Experience designing security for cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise information security architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on‑premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools to address evolving threats and business needs.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for application development, network design, and data protection.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business units to ensure security requirements are met throughout the system lifecycle.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance on security best practices for complex projects.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement robust, scalable security solutions for their organization, operating in a fully remote capacity. This strategic role involves defining the enterprise security architecture, guiding technology selection, and ensuring that security is embedded into the design of all IT systems and infrastructure. You will be responsible for creating blueprints that protect against current and future cyber threats, supporting business objectives through secure technology adoption. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect to lead security design initiatives and influence the technology direction in a forward-thinking, remote-first company.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise information security architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools to address evolving threats and business needs.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for application development, network design, and data protection.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business units to ensure security requirements are met throughout the system lifecycle.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance on security best practices for complex projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex, distributed environments.
• Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, IAM).
• Experience with cloud security architecture and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Significant impact on the company's technology strategy and security posture.