Remote Senior Cybersecurity Architect: Strategic Security Leader

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade security solutions across a globally distributed environment. This remote-first role requires driving security strategy, standards, and governance while guiding implementations with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity, including architecture/lead experience, deep cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency in threat modeling and risk

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience; 4+ years in architecture/lead role.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions in large enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of network security, IAM, cryptography, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with threat modeling (STRIDE) and risk assessment; ISO27001/NIST/GDPR awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture frameworks and roadmaps.
• Lead the technical design and integration of security solutions (network, cloud, application, data protection).
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments; develop mitigation strategies.
• Define security requirements for new systems and projects.
• Evaluate new security technologies and best practices; develop standards and documentation.
• Provide expert guidance to security and IT teams; collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business goals.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity arch

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Master's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade security solutions across a globally distributed environment. This remote-first role requires driving security strategy, standards, and governance while guiding implementations with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity, including architecture/lead experience, deep cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency in threat modeling and risk