Security Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Security leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Security Architect to shape and implement secure IT systems across the organization. You will define security strategy, standards, and roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into secure architectural solutions.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, data protection, and setting security direction at a foundational level. Extensive experience in security architecture and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field; master's preferred.
• 7+ years in information security with a focus on security architecture.
• Deep understanding of TOGAF, SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Experience with security architecture modeling and documentation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure enterprise architectures with security principles.
• Define security standards, guidelines and patterns across domains.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies to address threats.
• Collaborate with project teams to embed security in SDLC.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and guide risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain security architecture roadmaps and docs.

Skills

Security architecture

TOGAF

SABSA

NIST

ISO 27001

Network security

Cryptography

Application security

Cloud security

Identity management

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Architecture modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Security Architect to join their team, contributing to the design and implementation of secure IT systems and infrastructure in Kimberley. This role is pivotal in defining the organization's security strategy, standards, and roadmaps, ensuring that security is integrated into all aspects of technology design and deployment. You will collaborate with various technical teams to translate business requirements into secure architectural solutions, mitigating risks and protecting sensitive data. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned security professional to influence the company's security posture at a foundational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure enterprise architectures, incorporating security principles and best practices.
• Define security standards, guidelines, and patterns for various technology domains (networks, applications, cloud, data).
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to address emerging threats and business needs.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure security requirements are met throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation and roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Expertise in various security domains including network security, cryptography, application security, cloud security, and identity management.
• Experience with security architecture modeling and documentation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the security architecture direction of the company.
• A stimulating and challenging work environment.