Remote Lead Security Architect: Strategy & Cloud Defense

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 2.973.000 - 4.294.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote work setup allowance

Budget for professional development

Home office support

Leadership role opportunities

Access to advanced security tooling

Dynamic, remote culture

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect to define and implement our cybersecurity strategy across cloud and on-prem environments. This remote leadership role focuses on designing secure architectures, guiding DevSecOps practices, and mentoring security engineers to build resilient systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate complex security requirements into actionable blueprints, and drive a security-first culture with executive visibility and impact.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security; relevant certifications valued.
• 10+ years of progressive information security experience, 5+ in security architecture.
• Proven track record designing security architectures for large-scale cloud and on-prem environments.
• Deep knowledge of network, application, data security, IAM, cryptography and threat modelling.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and DevSecOps.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain the overall security architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design secure enterprise systems and cloud environments with embedded controls.
• Lead evaluation and selection of security technologies and platforms.
• Define security standards and best practices across development lifecycle.
• Conduct architecture reviews and mitigate identified risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams for DevSecOps.
• Provide expert consultation on complex security challenges and emerging threats.
• Create and manage security architecture documentation (diagrams, policies, procedures).
• Mentor junior engineers and architects to foster security excellence.
• Stay current with industry trends and evolving security technologies.

Kenntnisse

Security Architecture

Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

DevSecOps

Leadership

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CISSP-ISSAP

SABSA

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect to define and implement our cybersecurity strategy across cloud and on-prem environments. This remote leadership role focuses on designing secure architectures, guiding DevSecOps practices, and mentoring security engineers to build resilient systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate complex security requirements into actionable blueprints, and drive a security-first culture with executive visibility and impact.