Senior Cyber Security Technical Architect

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Cyber Security Technical Architect to design secure architectures for systems, apps, and infra. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security across the development lifecycle.

The role requires expertise in network, application, cloud security, data protection, IAM, cryptography, and secure coding, plus TOGAF/enterprise-architecture know-how and relevant standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS.

Qualifications

• Proficiency across network, application, cloud security, data protection, IAM, cryptography, and secure coding.
• TOGAF knowledge for secure, scalable design.
• Understanding ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Design complex security architectures tailored to meet current and future needs.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead creation of secure, compliant, innovative solutions.

Skills

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Data protection

Identity and access management

Cryptography

Secure coding practices

TOGAF

Enterprise architecture

ISO 27001

NIST

PCI DSS

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Threat modelling

Vendor product knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology / Computer Science or related fields

TOGAF or Zachman certification

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Secure coding analysis tools

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Technical Architect

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 12/08/2026

As a Senior Cyber Security Technical Architect , your expertise will lead the creation of secure, compliant, and innovative solutions that safeguard our systems, applications, and infrastructure. daily tasks include designing complex security architectures tailored to meet both current and future needs while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security considerations throughout the system design and development lifecycle.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Proficiency in security domains including network security, application security, cloud security, DATA protection, identity and access management, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Thorough knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) for designing secure, scalable systems.
• Understanding of security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI dSS).
• Experience with security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and secure coding analysis tools.
• Exceptional understanding of the vendor's products, business, and technology positioning.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing risks and proposing effective security solutions.
• Advanced client engagement and technical consulting skills with the ability to deliver on business targets.
• Extensive project management experience and familiarity with methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields; certifications in Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) are essential.