Remote Senior Security Architect: Cloud & Enterprise

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Learning budget

Bonuses

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-wide security architecture across cloud and on-premises environments. The role demands leadership in security strategy, standards, and risk mitigation, with a focus on scalable, resilient security frameworks and strong collaboration with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of security architecture experience, mastery of IAM, cryptography, and cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex security architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, cryptography, IAM, and application security.
• Extensive experience with cloud security architecture and best practices on major cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and security control design.
• CISSP, CISM, or other advanced security architecture certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-wide security architecture, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead evaluation and selection of security technologies to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure security during design and deployment.
• Develop and maintain security blueprints for cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on security architecture best practices.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and architectures to identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

IAM

Network security

Risk assessment

Security standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-wide security architecture across cloud and on-premises environments. The role demands leadership in security strategy, standards, and risk mitigation, with a focus on scalable, resilient security frameworks and strong collaboration with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of security architecture experience, mastery of IAM, cryptography, and cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP,