Lead Security Architect: Enterprise & Cloud Security Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Conferences and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect for a multinational client in Cape Town. You will design and oversee enterprise security architecture across cloud, network, and data protection, translating business needs into actionable roadmaps while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team of security engineers, drive risk assessments, threat modeling, and the selection of security technologies, collaborating with IT, development, and compliance to secure the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10+ years in information security with 5+ years in security architecture.
• Experience with security architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA).
• Cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP) and IAM.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (POPIA, GDPR) is important.
• Desirable advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF Certified).

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide security architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the overall security posture.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and best practices for infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects and existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and compliance, to integrate security into all aspects of the business.
• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers and architects.
• Ensure security architecture complies with industry regulations and legal requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Define security requirements for procurement and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex security issues and incidents.

Skills

Security architecture

Leadership

Communication

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Cloud security

IAM

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

TOGAF

SABSA

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM solutions

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect for a multinational client in Cape Town. You will design and oversee enterprise security architecture across cloud, network, and data protection, translating business needs into actionable roadmaps while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team of security engineers, drive risk assessments, threat modeling, and the selection of security technologies, collaborating with IT, development, and compliance to secure the organization.