Information Security Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performancebon

Medical aid and life insurance

Professional development & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to design and implement secure technical solutions across on-prem and cloud environments. This senior role will develop security blueprints and guide development teams on secure design principles.

You will define security standards, evaluate new technologies, and lead threat modeling and architecture reviews to improve the organization's security posture while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience with a focus on architecture and design.
• Proven experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, IAM, and threat detection.
• Experience with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the organization's information security architecture.
• Develop and document security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate security into system design.
• Provide leadership on architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Develop roadmaps for security evolution aligned with business needs.
• Ensure architecture supports compliance and risk management objectives.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

IAM

Cryptography

Network security

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Architect to design and implement secure technical solutions for their operations in Stellenbosch . This senior role is responsible for creating and maintaining the blueprints for the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and industry best practices. You will play a pivotal role in defining security standards, evaluating new technologies, and guiding development teams on secure design principles. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of security architecture and a proven ability to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable, and secure systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the overall information security architecture for the organization.
• Develop and document security standards, patterns, and best practices for infrastructure and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into system design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Develop roadmaps for security architecture evolution based on emerging threats and business needs.
• Ensure the security architecture supports compliance requirements and risk management objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master'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.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, cryptography, identity and access management, and threat detection.
• Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and relevant compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, life insurance, and retirement planning.
• Generous opportunities for professional development, advanced certifications, and conference attendance.
• Work with a forward-thinking company on cutting-edge security challenges.
• Be part of a team dedicated to building resilient and secure systems.