Remote Senior Information Security Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,238,000 - 3,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary

Fully remote work

Professional development and certs

Global, diverse remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Information Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of security frameworks for a global infrastructure. This role is fully remote, offering flexible hours and a strategic seat in shaping security across the organization.

You will define architectural standards, drive security roadmap, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements while guiding engineering and IT teams through risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience.
• Proven track record designing and implementing security architectures for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, IAM, and application security.
• Experience with risk assessment and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure enterprise systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain information security architecture roadmap and strategy.
• Evaluate and select security technologies to meet business needs.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices to engineering and IT teams.
• Lead security reviews for projects and mitigate risks.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies and recommend measures.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Risk assessment methodologies

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Leadership / stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Information Security Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of robust security frameworks across their global infrastructure. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, contributing to a company that prioritizes cutting-edge security practices. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive security strategies, defining architectural standards, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This is a strategic role for a visionary security leader passionate about building secure, scalable, and resilient systems in a distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure enterprise-wide systems and applications, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain the organization's information security architecture roadmap and strategy.
• Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices to engineering and IT teams.
• Lead security reviews for new projects and initiatives, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies, recommending proactive measures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of various security domains, including network security, cryptography, identity and access management, and application security.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Significant investment in professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the security landscape of a leading global organization.
• Work with a highly skilled and diverse remote team on impactful projects.