Senior Security Architect: Cloud & On-Prem, Zero Trust

Redherd.io; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to enhance enterprise security architecture. This hybrid role based in Cape Town requires 8+ years in cyber security and strong architectural experience, focusing on cloud and on-premise environments. Ideal candidates are proactive problem solvers who enjoy collaborating across business domains. Competitive compensation and a flexible work model offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in cyber and information security.
• 3+ years in security engineering.
• 3+ years in security architecture.
• Familiarity with security operations tools, frameworks, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve cybersecurity architecture for both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Contribute to the development of security reference architecture.
• Identify architecture enhancements and drive implementation of security by design.

Skills

Cyber and information security experience

Security engineering

Security architecture

Cloud security architecture

Programming and scripting

Education

4-year IT qualification or relevant degree

Tools

Security operations tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to enhance enterprise security architecture. This hybrid role based in Cape Town requires 8+ years in cyber security and strong architectural experience, focusing on cloud and on-premise environments. Ideal candidates are proactive problem solvers who enjoy collaborating across business domains. Competitive compensation and a flexible work model offered.