Lead Security Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget

Vibrant Durban locale

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect in Durban to design and oversee secure, scalable systems aligned with business goals. You will translate complex requirements into security blueprints, lead engineering and operations teams, and champion best practices in cloud, IAM, and data protection.

The role also involves threat modeling, reviewing designs for risk, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement resilient defenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience with a focus on architecture and design.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, IAM, and data security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with security testing tools and vulnerability management programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organization's security architecture to meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and document security architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to enhance the security posture.
• Provide technical leadership on security architecture to development and operations teams.
• Conduct security design reviews for new systems and applications to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand threat models and design defensive strategies.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

IAM

Data security

Threat modeling

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Security testing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Lead Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of secure and resilient systems in Durban. You will be responsible for creating the architectural blueprint for the company's security infrastructure, ensuring that security is embedded from the ground up. This role requires a deep understanding of complex security challenges and the ability to translate business needs into robust, scalable security solutions. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to champion security best practices and drive innovation in our security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the organization's overall security architecture, ensuring it meets business requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and document security architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the security posture.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security architecture to development and operations teams.
• Conduct security design reviews for new systems and applications to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand threat models and design appropriate defensive strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with security testing tools and vulnerability management programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work with leading-edge security technologies.
• A hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Significant impact on the company's security strategy and technical direction.
• Vibrant work environment in Durban with access to cultural and recreational activities.