Remote Security Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Full remote work

Health, dental & vision insurance

Learning budget for certifications

Access to leading security tools

Collaborative, forward-thinking team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions for its global footprint, including Soweto-based support. This fully remote senior role defines security architecture, sets standards and drives innovation in a cloud-native landscape.

You will collaborate with engineering, IT and business teams to ensure security requirements are met, influence stakeholders remotely, and continuously evolve security controls

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security with emphasis on security architecture and design.
• Experience designing and implementing security controls for cloud-native apps and infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence stakeholders remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee enterprise-wide security architectures.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for complex systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT and business teams to meet security requirements.
• Lead security requirements for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

IAM & data protection

Cryptography

Security frameworks

Leadership

Remote communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions for their global operations, supporting their presence in Soweto and beyond. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for defining the security architecture, establishing best practices, and ensuring that security is integrated into every aspect of the organization’s technology landscape. This is a strategic position for a senior professional to shape the future of security at the company, working with cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of secure enterprise-wide security architectures.
• Develop and maintain security standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for complex systems and applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Lead the definition of security requirements for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security controls for cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of network security, identity and access management, data protection, and cryptography.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders remotely.

Benefits

• Top-tier executive salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Full remote work flexibility, offering unparalleled autonomy.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for continuous learning, conferences, and advanced certifications.
• Access to leading-edge security tools and platforms.
• A highly collaborative and forward-thinking company culture.