Remote Lead Cybersecurity Architect

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within SA

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development budget

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive security strategy and architecture in a fully remote role within South Africa.

You will lead security engineering teams, design enterprise solutions, and govern security initiatives while aligning with regulatory requirements. A strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in cloud, network security, and risk mitigation will excel here.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Experience leading security engineering teams.
• Expertise in network and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR).
• Proficiency with security tools and platforms (Splunk, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike).
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCIE Security are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity architecture and solutions.
• Oversee deployment and management of security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR).
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling.
• Mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers and foster collaboration.
• Coordinate response to complex security incidents and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and legal to embed security across the business.
• Research and evaluate new security technologies to strengthen posture.

Skills

Security leadership

Network security

Cloud security

Cryptography

Secure SDLC

Security governance

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Palo Alto Networks

CrowdStrike

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive security strategy and architecture in a fully remote role within South Africa.

You will lead security engineering teams, design enterprise solutions, and govern security initiatives while aligning with regulatory requirements. A strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in cloud, network security, and risk mitigation will excel here.