Information Security Architect

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work arrangements

Executive benefits

Certification support

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks an Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security frameworks in Polokwane. You will translate business requirements into secure technical solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide expert guidance on security best practices to protect information assets and IT infrastructure.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), network and data security, IAM, cryptography, and compliance with standards such as NIST and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop enterprise-wide information security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and guidelines for the IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to integrate security considerations into all technology projects and initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance on security architecture to project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for critical systems and applications.

Conhecimentos

Security architecture design

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Network security

Data security

IAM

Cryptography

Security frameworks

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Ferramentas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security frameworks in Polokwane . This role is responsible for defining the overall security architecture that protects the organization's information assets and IT infrastructure against a wide range of threats. You will translate business requirements into secure technical solutions, evaluate emerging security technologies, and provide expert guidance on security best practices. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of complex IT environments, a proven ability to design scalable security solutions, and a passion for staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the security future of our client's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-wide information security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and guidelines for the IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to integrate security considerations into all technology projects and initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance on security architecture to project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for critical systems and applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of network security, data security, identity and access management, and cryptography.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, vital for architectural planning in Polokwane .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Opportunity to define and lead the security architecture for a major organization.
• Support for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
• Key strategic role in ensuring the long-term security resilience of operations in Polokwane .