Senior Security Architect – Cloud & Hybrid Strategy

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Growth opportunities

Strategic influence

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead security design and implementation for Rustenburg-driven, hybrid environments. You will guide technical teams and embed security into system design and development to defend against evolving threats.

The role requires 7+ years in security architecture, deep knowledge of ISO27001/NIST, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and certifications like CISSP-ISSAP or SABSA. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in security architecture, design, and implementation.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and risk management frameworks.
• Proven experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern IT infra.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• CISSP-ISSAP or SABSA certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture aligned with business goals.
• Design and oversee secure solutions for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance security posture.
• Provide technical leadership to security teams and IT personnel on architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand security requirements and risks.
• Conduct security reviews of projects and infrastructure changes.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Threat modeling

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CISSP-ISSAP

SABSA certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead security design and implementation for Rustenburg-driven, hybrid environments. You will guide technical teams and embed security into system design and development to defend against evolving threats.

The role requires 7+ years in security architecture, deep knowledge of ISO27001/NIST, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and certifications like CISSP-ISSAP or SABSA. Strong leadership and communication are essential.