Lead Information Security Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Lead Information Security Architect to design and guide the implementation of security infrastructure. This senior role will define the overall security architecture, align it with business objectives, and lead the development of security strategies while evaluating new technologies and providing technical leadership to security teams.

The role requires a Master's degree and 8+ years in information security with deep knowledge of network,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience with a focus on security architecture and design.
• Strong knowledge across network, application, cloud security and cryptography.
• Experience developing enterprise security strategies and roadmaps.
• Proven leadership, analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organization's enterprise security architecture, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and secure.
• Define security standards, guidelines, and best practices for technology adoption and development.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security architects and engineers.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the technology lifecycle.

Skills

Security architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Architecture design

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Information Security Architect to design and guide the implementation of their security infrastructure in Vereeniging. This senior role involves defining the overall security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and industry best practices. You will lead the development of security strategies, evaluate new technologies, and provide technical leadership to the security engineering and operations teams. This is a critical position for a strategic thinker who can translate complex security requirements into robust, scalable, and secure architectural designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organization's enterprise security architecture, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and secure.
• Define security standards, guidelines, and best practices for technology adoption and development.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security architects and engineers.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the technology lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of various security domains, including network security, application security, cloud security, and cryptography.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-level security strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including a substantial annual salary and bonus.
• Opportunity to shape the security future of a leading organization.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for advanced training and certifications.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.