Security Architect: Design Secure, Scalable Systems

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with senior security professionals

Exposure to modern technologies

Flexible work options

Job summary

A global fund administration firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the Enterprise Security Architecture team. The role involves designing secure technology solutions that align with business and regulatory commitments. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong skills in AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes. The position offers flexible work options and interaction with senior professionals, contributing to the firm's security architecture function.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity or infrastructure/application roles.
• Hands-on exposure to AWS, Azure, OCI, or Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of security principles and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture patterns aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap.
• Act as the security design authority for assigned projects.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and threat modelling.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Architecture

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security principles

Communication

Education

Architectural qualifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF)

Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP)

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Mail security

EDR

ZTNA technologies

Job description

A global fund administration firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the Enterprise Security Architecture team. The role involves designing secure technology solutions that align with business and regulatory commitments. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong skills in AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes. The position offers flexible work options and interaction with senior professionals, contributing to the firm's security architecture function.