Senior Security Architect

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Premium medical aid

Retirement fund options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect to design and oversee enterprise-wide security infrastructure in Sandton. You will set technical direction, evaluate technologies, and ensure security is embedded across the IT landscape.

You will lead security engineers, conduct architecture reviews, and drive threat modeling, risk assessments, and governance. This role offers executive-level compensation and extensive development opportunities within a premier organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10+ years in information security, with at least 5 in security architecture.
• Experience designing security across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment, and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable security solutions for on-prem and cloud.
• Develop security architecture standards, blueprints, and roadmaps.
• Lead evaluation of security technologies and vendors for best-fit solutions.
• Provide guidance to security engineers and IT teams on security best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews for critical projects and mitigate risks.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Identity & access management

Cryptography

Security governance

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

NIST/ISO 27001

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and visionary Senior Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of their enterprise-wide security infrastructure in Sandton . This critical role requires a deep understanding of current and emerging threats, coupled with the ability to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and resilient security solutions. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction for security, influencing technology choices, and ensuring that security is embedded into all aspects of the IT landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to drive significant security advancements within a leading organization in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and high-performance security solutions for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain security architecture standards, blueprints, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and vendors, ensuring best-fit solutions for the organization.
• Provide expert guidance and technical leadership to security engineers and IT teams on security best practices.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for critical projects and systems, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions across complex enterprise environments, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• In-depth knowledge of network security, application security, data protection, identity and access management, and cryptography.
• Strong understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment, and security governance principles.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, significant bonus potential, and long-term incentives.
• Full-time, on-site position in a premier corporate location in Sandton .
• Comprehensive suite of benefits, including premium medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, industry recognition, and attending leading security forums.
• A challenging and rewarding role where you can significantly shape the security future of the company.