Senior Security Architect – Digital & Cloud Security Leader

E-Merge IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,440,000 - 1,760,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Johannesburg to define, implement, and govern the enterprise security architecture across telecom, cloud, and enterprise tech environments.

The role emphasizes Secure-by-Design, Zero Trust, and collaboration with IT, product, and security teams to secure 4G/5G, IoT, cloud, APIs, and AI solutions. Offers a permanent hybrid arrangement and a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 8–12 years' information security experience, including 5–7 years in Security Architecture.
• Proven experience in enterprise environments (OSS/BSS, ERP, CRM, cloud platforms, APIs, mobile/web).
• Certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or cloud security certs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture aligned to business strategy and cybersecurity standards.
• Design and govern secure architectures for telecommunications platforms, OSS/BSS, ERP, CRM, cloud, APIs, and enterprise apps.
• Provide security architecture leadership for strategic initiatives (4G/5G, IoT, cloud, AI) and digital products.
• Embed security throughout the solution lifecycle using Secure-by-Design and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop standards for IAM, PAM, data protection, application/API security, cloud security, and network segmentation.
• Provide security assurance for projects and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient tech solutions.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Cloud security

IAM/PAM

Data protection

API security

DevSecOps

AI security

Security incident management

TOGAF

CISSP/CISM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

E-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Johannesburg to define, implement, and govern the enterprise security architecture across telecom, cloud, and enterprise tech environments.

The role emphasizes Secure-by-Design, Zero Trust, and collaboration with IT, product, and security teams to secure 4G/5G, IoT, cloud, APIs, and AI solutions. Offers a permanent hybrid arrangement and a negotiable salary.