On-Site Senior Security Architect – Enterprise Cyber Defense

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Advanced certifications and industry

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Architect for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures to protect systems and data, collaborating with IT and business units to embed security best practices across the organization.

This on-site position demands a proactive guardian of critical assets. Key responsibilities include evaluating security technologies, leading incident response guidance, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-level security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, data security, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in an on-site role in the Soweto area.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement comprehensive security architectures for systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and solutions.
• Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and measures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system development and deployment.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing architectural guidance for remediation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Kenntnisse

Security architecture

Enterprise security

Network security

Application security

Data security

Cloud security

Security leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Architect for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures to protect systems and data, collaborating with IT and business units to embed security best practices across the organization.

This on-site position demands a proactive guardian of critical assets. Key responsibilities include evaluating security technologies, leading incident response guidance, and