Lead Information Security Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,936,000 - 3,752,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions for its globally distributed operations. This fully remote role defines the security architecture blueprint and embeds security by design from the start.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, balancing risk and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience including 5+ years in security architecture.
• Proven experience designing security solutions in large-scale cloud environments.
• Expert knowledge of security principles and standards (NIST, ISO 27001) and threat modeling.
• Experience with IAM, data security, and network security design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the organization's information security architecture strategy and standards.
• Design secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), networks, and applications.
• Develop security patterns and reference architectures to guide technology adoption.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Evaluate and select new security technologies and tools to enhance the security posture.
• Ensure security architecture aligns with business requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk tolerance.

Skills

Information security

Security architecture

Cloud security

IAM

Threat modeling

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions for their globally distributed operations. This role, fully remote, is responsible for defining the security architecture blueprint that protects the company's assets and ensures compliance across all environments. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security by design principles from the outset. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience in architecting scalable and resilient security frameworks for complex organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the organization's information security architecture strategy and standards.
• Design secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), networks, and applications.
• Develop security patterns and reference architectures to guide technology adoption.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Evaluate and select new security technologies and tools to enhance the security posture.
• Ensure security architecture aligns with business requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk tolerance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security , with at least 5 years focused on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions in large-scale cloud environments.
• Expert knowledge of security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and threat modeling.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), data security, and network security design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Fully remote work offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of security architecture for a leading organization.