Security Architect

CO_MGSAL Apex Fund Services South Africa Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design secure technology solutions and implement security architecture across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and architecture, with a strong focus on cloud technologies and security principles. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with senior security professionals

Exposure to modern technologies

Flexible work options

Strong focus on team collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5–7 years in architecture.
• Proven experience architecting secure systems in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of security principles and architecture patterns.
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture patterns aligned to business goals.
• Act as the security design authority for projects.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and identify exposures.
• Engage with teams to support secure solution design.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure

Application Security

Cloud Technologies

Blockchain

Education

Architectural qualifications (SABSA, TOGAF)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

IAM

CI/CD

API gateways

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role

Apex is looking for an experienced Security Architect to join our growing Enterprise Security Architecture team. You’ll play a key role in designing and guiding the implementation of secure technology solutions across the organization. This role contributes directly to building scalable, resilient, and secure systems that support Apex’s business and regulatory commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture patterns aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap and business goals.
• Act as the security design authority for assigned projects, initiatives, or architectural domains.
• Translate security policies and standards into practical design controls and implementation guidance.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and platforms for alignment with enterprise security strategy.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and threat modelling to identify potential exposures.
• Engage with infrastructure, application, and data teams to support secure solution design and integration.
• Document and maintain security architecture artefacts including diagrams, control mappings, and design decisions.
• Contribute to the development of security reference architectures and reusable design templates.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends.

Areas of Specialization

You will focus on one or more of the following domains, depending on your expertise and business needs:

• Secure design and integration across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Network security, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS controls, and cloud governance.
• Application Security
  • Secure software architecture, DevSecOps, API and identity design.
  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices.
• Data, AI & Digital Assets
  • Data classification, encryption, tokenization, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
  • Secure design of digital asset platforms, including smart contracts, blockchain integration, and secure key management.
  • AI governance and secure data pipeline architecture.
• Advisory Services
  • Provides strategic and technical guidance across domains to align security architecture with business objectives.
  • Focus areas include enterprise security design, zero trust principles, risk-based decision-making, and integration of security into digital transformation initiatives.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or application roles, with 5–7 years in architecture or security design.
• Proven experience architecting secure systems in large or complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on exposure to technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, IAM, CI/CD, API gateways, SIEM/SOAR, and data security platforms.
• Strong understanding of security principles, architecture patterns, and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CSA CCM, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger), smart contract security, and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721).
• Understanding of digital identity, secure wallet design, and regulatory frameworks for digital assets (e.g., MiCA, FATF, SEC).
• Architectural qualifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF) are highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, or blockchain security credentials are a plus.

What will you get in return:

• Opportunity to work with senior security professionals across multiple global teams.
• Exposure to modern technologies and enterprise-scale transformation projects.
• Flexible work options and a strong focus on team collaboration and growth.
• A chance to help shape the security architecture function within a growing organisation.

Disclaimer : Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Our Story

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.

Working at Apex

Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own.

When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.