Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design and oversee secure infrastructure in a remote-first environment. This strategic role requires technical leadership, guidance on security best practices, and the ability to embed security into every IT initiative from any location.

You will design scalable security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments, develop standards and reference models, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with engineering, operations

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and design.
• Experience designing security solutions for complex, distributed systems and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise cybersecurity architectures.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new security technologies and solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance on security design patterns for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and architectures, identifying and mitigating risks.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

IAM

Cryptography

Network security

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design and oversee the implementation of their secure infrastructure in a remote-first environment. This strategic role is responsible for developing innovative security solutions that address complex business needs and evolving threat landscapes. You will provide technical leadership, guidance on security best practices, and ensure that security is embedded into the fabric of all IT initiatives. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with extensive experience in designing secure, scalable, and resilient systems, driving the company's security posture forward from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise cybersecurity architectures.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new security technologies and solutions.
• Provide expert technical guidance on security design patterns for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and architectures, identifying and mitigating risks.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven experience in designing security solutions for complex, distributed systems and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, cryptography, and identity and access management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with generous performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including home office stipends.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the global security strategy.
• A flexible, outcome-driven work environment with a focus on innovation.