Lead Security Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High compensation package

Health, dental & vision benefits

Professional development & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect for a remote SA-based role. You will design and deliver enterprise security architectures, guide cloud and on-prem security standards, and mentor security engineers while aligning security with business strategy.

You will lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response planning, influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Info Security.
• 10+ years in information security; 5+ years in security architecture.
• Experience designing security for large-scale environments.
• Knowledge of SABSA or TOGAF frameworks.
• Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise security solutions.
• Maintain the security architecture roadmap.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate security technologies.
• Provide technical leadership on security best practices to teams.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Define security standards for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into security requirements.
• Lead threat modeling and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and security trends.

Skills

Security architecture leadership

Threat modeling

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

DevSecOps practices

Education

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Information Security

Tools

SABSA

TOGAF

IAM

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in technology solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Security Architect to join their remote team. This position is responsible for designing, building, and implementing secure and resilient systems and infrastructure across the organization. As a remote-first role, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, contributing to strategic security initiatives that protect sensitive data and intellectual property. You will define the future of our client's security posture, working with cutting-edge technologies and addressing complex security challenges. This is a premier opportunity for a seasoned architect to drive innovation in the Information Security domain, operating from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal (remotely).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level security solutions and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain the organization's security architecture roadmap.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate security technologies to meet business and security requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices to development and operations teams.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments for new projects and systems.
• Define security standards and patterns for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into security requirements.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, security threats, and architectural trends.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in security architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex, large-scale environments.
• Deep understanding of security principles, network security, cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience with security architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or cloud security architect certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and practices.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation package for a high-impact remote role.
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous allocation for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Significant paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Access to a global network of security professionals.