Information Security Architect

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions for its operations in Paarl. You will define security architecture, standards, and roadmaps to protect against evolving threats and ensure secure design and deployment of systems, applications, and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security with a strong focus on architecture, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), risk assessment, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience with architecture focus.
• Strong knowledge of network, application, cloud, and data security.
• Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design secure enterprise architectures and blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies to improve security posture.
• Provide security guidance for IT projects and ensure requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for architectures.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, development, and risk teams.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Security frameworks

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions for their operations in Paarl . This critical role involves defining the organization's security architecture, standards, and roadmaps to protect against evolving threats. You will collaborate with various technical teams to ensure security is integrated into the design and deployment of systems, applications, and infrastructure. This position is ideal for a visionary security professional with a deep technical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure enterprise architectures, standards, and blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Provide security guidance and oversight for IT projects, ensuring security requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including diagrams and policies.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and risk assessments for proposed architectures.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, application development, and risk management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, protocols, and technologies across various domains (network, application, cloud, data).
• Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced security technologies and influence strategic decisions.
• Support for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Remote work flexibility allowing for greater work-life integration.
• A challenging and rewarding environment at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.