Senior Information Security Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Professional development

Remote work

Impactful security projects

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of secure enterprise architectures. This remote role emphasizes embedding security into IT infrastructure, defining standards, and evaluating new technologies to protect digital assets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in information security focusing on architecture, with deep cloud security, IAM, and cryptography expertise, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years in information security with architecture/design focus.
• Experience designing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of network, application, data security, IAM.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure enterprise IT infrastructure architectures.
• Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to embed security across projects.
• Lead security reviews of proposed solutions and infrastructure changes.
• Develop threat models and risk assessments for systems.
• Provide technical leadership on complex security challenges.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Mentor IT and security teams.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and technologies.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Network security

Identity & access management

Cryptography

Security frameworks

Threat modeling

Leadership & communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent force in the Information Security landscape, is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Information Security Architect . This critical role, to be based remotely, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure architectures that protect the organization's digital assets and meet its business objectives. You will lead the effort in defining security standards, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring that security is embedded into the fabric of the company's IT infrastructure. This is a senior position for a visionary leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure enterprise-level IT infrastructure architectures.
• Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security into all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Lead security reviews of proposed solutions and infrastructure changes.
• Develop threat models and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex security challenges.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide other members of the security and IT teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on architecture and design.
• Proven experience in designing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, data security, and identity and access management.
• Expertise in security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SABSA.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, security protocols, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, or TOGAF are highly desirable.
• Experience leading security initiatives and working with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant professional development opportunities, including advanced training and certifications.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape the security future of a leading organization.
• Contribution to high-impact security projects.
• Generous paid time off.