Senior Security Architect

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Port Elizabeth location

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of security solutions across our enterprise IT landscape. You will translate business requirements into secure, scalable architectural designs and influence technical teams.

The role focuses on cloud and on-prem security, risk assessments, and roadmaps, with opportunities to shape security strategy and pursue advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• 10+ years in information security with focus on architecture and design.
• Extensive cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep knowledge of network, application security, IAM, and data protection.
• Experience designing security solutions for complex enterprises.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-grade security architectures aligned with business goals.
• Define security standards and best practices for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Evaluate and adopt new security technologies to address threats.
• Lead technical implementation of complex security projects.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems.
• Develop security roadmaps and strategic plans.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Information security

Network security

Identity and access management

Data protection

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions for their operations based in Port Elizabeth . This high-level position requires a strategic thinker who can translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectural designs. You will be responsible for defining the organization's security blueprint, setting technical direction, and ensuring that security is embedded into every aspect of the IT infrastructure and application development lifecycle. This role demands deep technical expertise and a proven ability to influence and guide technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-level security architectures , ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define security standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and approaches to address emerging threats and business needs.
• Lead the technical implementation of complex security projects, providing guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain security architecture roadmaps and strategic plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security , with a significant focus on security architecture and design.
• Extensive experience with cloud security principles and technologies.
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, identity and access management, and data protection.
• Proven ability to design and implement security solutions for complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and threat landscapes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of information security for the organization.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development, including advanced certifications.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Port Elizabeth .
• Contribution to innovative projects involving modern security technologies.