Senior Information Security Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-friendly environment

Home office setup stipend

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain a secure, scalable infrastructure, aligning with regulatory requirements and business objectives. This is a senior role that leads complex security initiatives and mentors staff.

You will guide cloud and on-prem security, influence technology decisions, and shape a world-class security program from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture.
• Extensive experience designing security solutions for large-scale environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, network security, and identity management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and remote-collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop and enforce security standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure system design and deployment.
• Define and maintain security blueprints, technical controls, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and engineering staff.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Security standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Information Security Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is paramount in designing, building, and maintaining a secure, scalable, and resilient technology infrastructure that protects against the latest cyber threats. You will be responsible for creating and evolving the organization's security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior architect to lead complex security initiatives, influence technology decisions, and contribute to a world-class security program from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop and enforce security standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure system design and deployment.
• Define and maintain security blueprints, technical controls, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and engineering staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on security architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex, large-scale environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and identity management.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into secure technical designs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package including base salary and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Significant autonomy and impact in a fully remote setting.
• Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity architecture for a forward-thinking company.