Remote Security Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Executive bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Security Architect to design and oversee robust security solutions across the enterprise. This fully remote role requires embedding security into every project from the ground up and collaborating with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to build resilient systems.

You will lead threat modeling and risk assessments, develop security standards for AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments, and guide security throughout the SDLC while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience focused on architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of network, application security, cryptography and cloud security principles.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and threat modeling methods (STRIDE).

Responsibilities

• Design and document secure enterprise architectures aligned with security policies.
• Provide security guidance throughout the SDLC.
• Evaluate and select security technologies to meet business needs.
• Develop security standards and patterns for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise environments.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security controls and ensure compliance.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

SDLC security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Diagramming tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of robust security solutions across their enterprise. This is a fully remote position where you will be responsible for creating secure system architectures, defining security requirements for new projects, and ensuring that security is embedded into the design from the ground up. You will collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to build resilient and secure systems that protect against evolving threats. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our client's digital assets in a complex technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document secure enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with security policies and best practices.
• Provide security guidance and recommendations throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop security standards and patterns for cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and risk assessments for new systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, cryptography, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE).
• Proficiency in architectural design tools and diagramming standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus potential.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life flexibility.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of security architecture for a leading organization.