Senior Security Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Health & retirement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Stellenbosch to design and oversee robust security solutions across the organization. You will embed security into architecture from the outset and guide cross-functional teams to protect systems and data.

You will lead threat modeling, evaluate new technologies, and develop standards for cloud, network, and application security. A hybrid work model and executive benefits accompany this strategic role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in security architecture, design, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, application security, and data protection.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and security compliance.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and threat modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-wide security architecture aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices for cloud environments, applications, and infrastructure.
• Develop security standards, patterns, and guidelines for IT projects and solutions.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for new systems and initiatives.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of robust security solutions for their operations in Stellenbosch. This senior role requires a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices to create secure and scalable systems. You will collaborate with engineering and IT teams to embed security into the architecture from the outset, ensuring protection against a wide range of threats. This is a strategic position for a visionary architect passionate about building secure foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-wide security architecture aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.


• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices for cloud environments, applications, and infrastructure.


• Develop security standards, patterns, and guidelines for IT projects and solutions.


• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for new systems and initiatives.


• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.


• 7+ years of experience in security architecture, design, and implementation.


• Deep knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, application security, and data protection.


• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and security compliance.


• Strong understanding of risk management principles and threat modeling techniques.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.


• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership.


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs.


• A dynamic environment where you can shape the future of organizational security.