Senior Security Architect

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development budget

Access to security tools and tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Welkom, Free State. The role combines remote flexibility with in‑office collaboration in a hybrid model and focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures across IT landscapes and client solutions.

You will lead security initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and guide controls implementation while embedding security throughout the lifecycle of systems and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, cybersecurity or related field; master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in information security with security architecture focus.
• Experience designing for on‑premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architectures for on‑prem and cloud.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Implement controls and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption).
• Integrate security into SDLC/DevOps with teams.
• Lead security reviews and coordinate penetration testing.
• Provide guidance on security best practices and threat mitigation.
• Stay updated on threats; deliver security awareness training.
• Respond to incidents and assist in investigations.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Information security

Risk assessment

Security governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Encryption

DevSecOps tools

Threat modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology solutions provider, is looking for a Senior Security Architect to join their growing team. This role is based in Welkom, Free State, and operates on a hybrid model, combining remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures across the organization's IT landscape and client solutions. This includes developing security strategies, policies, and standards to protect against evolving threats. You will work closely with development, operations, and other architecture teams to embed security best practices throughout the entire lifecycle of systems and applications. As a Senior Security Architect, you will lead security initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and guide the implementation of security controls. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the security posture of a dynamic company and contribute to a culture of security awareness in Welkom. Your expertise will be vital in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of our client's digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive security architectures for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Recommend and implement security controls and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the SDLC and DevOps processes.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices and threat mitigation.
• Lead security architecture reviews and penetration testing coordination.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to staff.
• Respond to security incidents and assist in forensic investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex IT environments.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data protection.
• Experience with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Strong understanding of threat modeling and risk management methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools.

Benefits

• Annual salary of R .
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational security.