Lead Engineer: Enterprise Security Architect

GoldenRule; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a senior security architect to manage their security architecture and operations. The role includes leading projects, managing technical relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong grasp of security technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in security engineering, 3+ years in senior roles.
• Expertise in architecture management and risk analysis.
• Cisco CCIE or CCNP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security architecture and compliance.
• Design and implement networking solutions.
• Act as a Tier 3 escalation for complex security issues.

Skills

Systems Analysis

Complex Problem Solving

Programming/Configuration

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Zscaler

Fortinet

Cisco

Radware

F5

Mimecast

Job description

Brief Description

The main purpose of this role is to manage the security architecture domain and landscape, develop reference content, and ensure its application in critical and operational environments are compliant with best practice standards for the company and its customers.

Responsibilities

1. Lead Technical Support: Manage technical customer relationships to support the company's service delivery schedules.
2. Security Architecture Design and Implementation: Design and deploy robust networking solutions that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
3. Security Operations: Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for complex security issues and maintain information security management systems and posture.
4. Incident Management: Diagnose and resolve performance issues, conduct network analysis, and optimize to ensure service availability.
5. Change Management: Scope, plan, ensure governance compliance, and allocate resources for all changes initiated by customers, OEMs, or the company.
6. Maintenance and Optimization: Regularly assess network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous network availability.
7. Security Management: Implement and manage network security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
8. Project Management: Lead network-related projects from conception to completion, including planning and resource management.
9. Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors to procure hardware and software solutions aligned with business objectives.
10. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive documentation and generate reusable intellectual capital, including standards, roadmaps, and deliverables.
11. Training: Conduct security awareness and training programs and participate in related events.
12. Capacity Planning: Analyze demand trends to ensure infrastructure scalability and performance.
13. Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior staff, fostering continuous learning and development.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in security engineering, with 3+ years in a senior role.
• Functional expertise in architecture management, risk analysis, and enterprise or solution architecture.
• Experience with Alexforbes Security Tools (Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Fortinet, Cisco, Radware, F5, Mimecast).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Cisco CCIE or CCNP certification.
• Fundamentals of enterprise architecture across networking, security, and data centers.

Desired Skills

• Systems Analysis
• Complex Problem Solving
• Programming/Configuration
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management