Information Security Architect

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth in security architecture

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to impact security from Up

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions aligned with business objectives in Upington. The role requires deep knowledge of security technologies and best practices and entails defining the security architecture across IT infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking and technical design skills to build a resilient security framework and lead security initiatives with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions for on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• In-depth knowledge of security domains including network security, cryptography, IAM; familiarity with risk management and threat modeling; experience with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the organization's overall information security architecture.
• Define security standards, patterns, and best practices for infrastructure, applications, and cloud deployments.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to enhance the security posture.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into the system lifecycle.
• Develop and document security architecture blueprints and guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices to engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Threat Modeling

Networking Security

Cryptography

Identity & Access Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions that align with business objectives in Upington . This role requires a deep understanding of current and emerging security technologies and best practices. You will be responsible for defining the security architecture across the organization's IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking and technical design skills to build a resilient security framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the organization's overall information security architecture .
• Define security standards, patterns, and best practices for infrastructure, applications, and cloud deployments.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the security posture.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure security is integrated into all stages of the system lifecycle.
• Develop and document security architecture blueprints and guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices to engineering and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security , with a focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven experience in designing secure solutions for on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• In-depth knowledge of various security domains, including network security, cryptography, identity and access management.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Strong understanding of risk management and threat modeling.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development in security architecture .
• Lead the design of security for innovative projects.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the security posture from our Upington base.