Principal Information Security Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Fully remote position

Health, wellness & retirement benefits

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Principal Information Security Architect for a fully remote role. You will define long-term security architecture and strategy aligned with business goals, lead enterprise-wide security design, and guide technology adoption.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in information security with architecture focus, expert knowledge across network, cloud, application and data security, and hands-on experience driving architecture from concept to implementation in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a significant focus on architecture.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, enterprise-level security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise information security architecture roadmap.
• Design and oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient security solutions.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Lead security design reviews and provide architectural guidance to project teams.
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices for the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define security strategy and risk appetite.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Leadership

Cloud security

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Security governance

Risk management frameworks

Network security

Data security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and visionary Principal Information Security Architect for a fully remote role. This position is responsible for defining the company's long-term security architecture and strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and emerging threat landscapes. You will lead the design of enterprise-wide security solutions, evaluate new technologies, and provide expert guidance on complex security challenges. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional architectural skills, a deep understanding of global security trends, and the ability to lead technical initiatives from concept to implementation in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise information security architecture roadmap.
• Design and oversee the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient security solutions.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Lead security design reviews and provide architectural guidance to project teams.
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices for the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define security strategy and risk appetite.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a significant focus on architecture.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, enterprise-level security architectures.
• Expert knowledge of security domains, including network, cloud, application, and data security.
• Experience with threat modeling, risk management frameworks, and security governance.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and executive compensation package.
• Fully remote position with global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and research.
• Opportunity to define and lead the future of cybersecurity for a major organization.