Senior Security Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary + bonus

Fully remote with global team

Health, dental, vision coverage

Budget for development & conferences

Influence security strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure enterprise architectures in a fully remote role. You will define the security strategy, ensuring secure design practices across systems and development, while guiding innovation and best practices within a global team.

We expect 10+ years in information security, with 5+ years in security architecture, plus strong knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of information security experience, with at least 5 years in security architecture.
• Deep understanding of security principles and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and threat modeling.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise information security architecture with roadmaps and standards.
• Design secure solutions for cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on‑premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and approaches.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT and business to embed security across projects.
• Define security controls to protect against data breaches and cyber threats.
• Provide expert security guidance and mentorship to technical teams.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security architecture

Cloud security

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a visionary Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure enterprise architectures. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for defining the organization's security strategy, ensuring that security is integrated into every aspect of system design and development. Your expertise will guide the creation of robust, scalable, and resilient security solutions that protect against sophisticated threats. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional to shape the future of security at our client and make a significant impact from a remote setting, driving innovation and best practices across all technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise information security architecture, including roadmaps and standards.
• Design secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and approaches to address evolving risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business units to ensure security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define security controls and measures to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other security incidents.
• Provide expert security guidance and mentorship to technical teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5 years in security architecture.
• Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and threat modeling.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions in complex, distributed environments, including cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Completely remote work arrangement with global team collaboration.
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to influence and direct the security strategy of a growing organization.