Senior Information Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses & stock options

Global health coverage

Learning budget

Career impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Information Security Architect to lead secure infrastructure design for a Bloemfontein-based client while working fully remotely. You will define security blueprints, translate business needs into robust solutions, and influence key tech decisions.

You will drive security architecture across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, guide incident response, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 10+ years in information security.
• Experience in security architecture and design.
• Experience in cloud, on-prem, hybrid environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise security solutions and frameworks.
• Maintain security architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate and adopt new security technologies and best practices.
• Provide leadership on security best practices to engineering and IT teams.
• Lead technical security incident response and forensics.
• Ensure architecture compliance with standards and regulations.

Skills

Security architecture

Security design

Cloud security

Network security

Identity and access management

Data protection

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Senior Information Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient security infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, allowing talented individuals from anywhere to contribute to our client's security excellence. You will be responsible for defining the security blueprint, translating business requirements into robust security solutions, and staying ahead of emerging threats. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence technical decisions across the organization, driving innovation in cybersecurity for our Bloemfontein -based client, though work is remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-level security solutions and frameworks to protect critical assets.
• Develop and maintain the organization's security architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and best practices to enhance the security posture.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices to engineering and IT teams.
• Lead the technical aspects of security incident response and forensic investigations.
• Ensure security architecture compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex environments (cloud, on-premise, hybrid).
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, identity and access management, and data protection.
• Proven ability to architect scalable and resilient security systems.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or TOGAF are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Top-tier executive compensation with significant bonuses and stock options.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Substantial budget for continuous learning, conferences, and advanced certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity for a leading organization.