Security Solution Architect

Badger & Bird Talent; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A top remote-first tech consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Security Solution Architect. This role focuses on designing secure architectures that foster business growth, particularly for global clients. The ideal candidate should have a background in application development, engineering, or operations, alongside Cloud or DevOps skills. A CISSP or equivalent certification is required. Join a sustainable organization committed to social objectives while working remotely.

Benefits

Work from home

Sustainable work environment

Global client exposure

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Cloud or DevOps practices.
• Roots in application development, engineering, or operations.
• Creative problem solver with a mindset for security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure solution architectures.
• Champion a 'secure by design' mindset.
• Review the effectiveness of security controls.

Skills

Cloud practices

DevOps practices

IAM

Container security

Encryption

Data leak prevention

Education

CISSP or equivalent security certification

Job description

Security Solution Architect

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Type: Permanent

Start being the architect of \"Yes, securely.\" Not just about blocking access or ticking compliance boxes — this role is about enablement. We are recruiting for a top remote-first South African tech consulting firm who is supporting one of the largest global media companies on this project.

We need a pragmatic Security Architect who can sit with development teams, understand their goals, and design secure solutions that actually help the business grow.

Why This Role Is Different

• Impact Over Compliance: You are not just here to audit. You will design and develop secure solution architectures for platforms that drive the business forward.
• Remote-first with Global clients: Join an organisation that offers global client and project experience from the comfort of home.
• Sustainable Future: Work for a client that takes its social objectives seriously, operating on 100% renewable energy with a high sustainability rating.

How You Will Add Value

• Design for the Future: You will create security architectures that balance technical risk with commercial necessity, ensuring we enable growth rather than stifling it.
• Embed the Culture: You will champion a \"secure by design\" mindset, mentoring delivery teams to proactively identify and manage risks before they become incidents.
• Standardise Success: You will drive efficiency by promoting the reuse of standardised security patterns and guidance, making it easier for teams to build safe software.
• Continuous Evolution: You will constantly review the effectiveness of security controls to ensure our defences mature alongside our technology.

The Expertise You Need

• The Background: You have roots in application development, engineering, or operations, giving you the empathy and technical context to work effectively with builders.
• The Toolkit: You have demonstrable experience in Cloud or DevOps practices and skills in areas like IAM, container security, encryption, and data leak prevention.
• The Mindset: You are a creative problem solver who can analyse complex issues and deliver consensus-based outcomes that work for everyone.
• The Qualification: A CISSP or equivalent security certification is required.

Ready to architect secure solutions in a sustainable environment? Apply now.