Information Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement secure, scalable security solutions across enterprise environments. This role demands a deep understanding of enterprise security architecture, threat modeling, and risk management.

You will translate business requirements into security designs, set technical direction, and influence stakeholders while guiding risk management, threat modeling, and security governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security with a focus on security architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex environments (cloud and on‑prem).
• Strong understanding of network, application, data security and IAM.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA) and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-wide security architecture aligned with business objectives.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and apps.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement secure designs and controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on security architecture principles.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Risk assessments

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

TOGAF

SABSA

AWS

Azure

IAM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient security solutions for their organization in Randburg . This role demands a deep understanding of enterprise security architecture, threat modeling, and risk management across various technology stacks. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into security designs, setting technical direction, and ensuring that security is embedded into the fabric of the organization's IT infrastructure and applications. This is a strategic role requiring strong technical acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-wide security architecture , ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement secure designs and controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on security architecture principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in information security , with a significant focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security solutions for complex environments, including cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises.
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, data security, and identity and access management.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA) and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Chance to shape the future of security architecture for a leading company in Randburg .
• Collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge technologies.