Lead Cybersecurity Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Architect to lead security architecture across IT and OT in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will define standards, roadmaps, and secure infrastructure, translating business needs into resilient designs.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ in architecture, a master’s degree, strong leadership, knowledge of NIST/ISO27001, and experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR. Certifications like CISSP-ISSAP or TOGAF are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex security architectures for large enterprises.
• Deep knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, and endpoint security.
• Expertise in security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001).
• Strong understanding of OT/ICS security principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud-native security tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and evolve the overall cybersecurity architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design and document secure network and system architectures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to security engineering and operations teams.
• Define security standards, policies, and best practices for IT and OT environments.
• Conduct architectural reviews and risk assessments for new projects and systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand security needs and integrate them into architectural designs.
• Oversee the implementation of security solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and incorporate them into the architecture.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity architecture

Leadership

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

OT/ICS security

Security frameworks

Security technologies

Certifications

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Outils

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Cloud-native security tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the industrial sector, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cybersecurity Architect to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This leadership role is critical for defining and overseeing the entire cybersecurity architecture, ensuring robust protection for the company's operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments. You will be responsible for designing secure infrastructure, setting security standards, and guiding the implementation of advanced security solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of complex network environments, threat landscapes, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectural designs. This is a strategic position for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on the security posture of a major enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and evolve the overall cybersecurity architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design and document secure network and system architectures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to security engineering and operations teams.
• Define security standards, policies, and best practices for IT and OT environments.
• Conduct architectural reviews and risk assessments for new projects and systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand security needs and integrate them into architectural designs.
• Oversee the implementation of security solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and incorporate them into the architecture.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex security architectures for large enterprises.
• Deep knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, and endpoint security.
• Expertise in security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001).
• Strong understanding of OT/ICS security principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud-native security tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF are preferred.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits include performance bonuses, generous leave, and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Our client is committed to employee well-being and professional growth.