Information Security Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, invites an experienced Information Security Architect to design and implement secure architectures across enterprise systems. This hybrid role requires on-site collaboration in the Sandton hub with remote analysis for focused work.

You will translate business needs into security designs, perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and ensure security is embedded in SDLC while aligning with NIST, ISO27001 and OWASP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of information security experience with a focus on security architecture.
• Experience designing security architectures for complex enterprise environments, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level security architectures for applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential security weaknesses.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to enhance the security posture.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to embed security into system designs.
• Develop security requirements for new projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security architecture matters.
• Create and maintain security architecture documentation.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
• Ensure security architectures comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Threat modelling

Security architecture

Cloud security

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent technology solutions provider, is looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is central to designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient security architectures across the organization's diverse technology landscape. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into security designs, evaluating new security technologies, and ensuring that security is embedded into all phases of the system development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise security principles, threat modeling, and various security domains, including network, application, and cloud security. This hybrid role requires on-site presence for key collaborations and strategy sessions, with remote flexibility for focused work and analysis, based in the Sandton business hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level security architectures for applications, networks, and cloud environments.


• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.


• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential security weaknesses.


• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the security posture.


• Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into system designs and implementations.


• Develop security requirements for new projects and initiatives.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security architecture matters.


• Create and maintain comprehensive security architecture documentation.


• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.


• Ensure security architectures comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture.


• Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures for complex enterprise environments, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• In-depth knowledge of security domains such as network security, application security, identity and access management, cryptography, and data security.


• Experience with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.


• Strong understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage hybrid work arrangements effectively, based in Sandton, Gauteng.


• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, CCSP) are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits, along with significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement. This hybrid role, based in the vibrant business district of Sandton, Gauteng, offers a stimulating work environment where you can shape the future of technology security and contribute to the success of a leading firm.