Lead Information Security Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive bonuses

Health, retirement & life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of robust security infrastructures in a fully remote capacity. This senior role translates business needs into secure technical solutions and guides a team of security professionals across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will shape security strategy, mentor engineers, and drive architectural excellence, influencing security decisions at the highest level while enjoying flexible

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or design role.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security principles, threat modeling, and risk management methodologies.
• Extensive experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security automation.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex, large-scale security solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the overall information security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain security standards, blueprints, and reference architectures for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions, ensuring they integrate effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices for application development, cloud adoption, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and measures across various IT systems.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Threat modeling

Risk management

Security automation

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of robust security infrastructures in a fully remote capacity. This senior role involves defining the company's security strategy, translating business requirements into secure technical solutions, and guiding a team of security professionals. You will be responsible for architecting scalable, resilient, and advanced security systems that protect against a wide spectrum of cyber threats. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on an organization's security posture while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and influencing architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the overall information security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain security standards, blueprints, and reference architectures for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions, ensuring they integrate effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices for application development, cloud adoption, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and measures across various IT systems.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or design role.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security principles, threat modeling, and risk management methodologies.
• Extensive experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security automation.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex, large-scale security solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonuses.
• Complete remote working environment, empowering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and advanced certifications.
• Opportunity to lead strategic security initiatives and shape the future of security.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating remote work culture.