Senior Security Architect: Enterprise Cloud & Zero Trust

E-Merge

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,440,000 - 1,760,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

E-Merge in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Security Architect to define, implement and govern enterprise security architecture across telecom, cloud, and digital environments. The role embeds security in design and delivery of networks, OSS/BSS, enterprise apps, and data platforms.

The successful candidate will lead secure-by-design governance, IAM/PAM, data protection, API security, and multi-cloud strategies, with 8–12 years in information security and relevant certifications; hybrid work

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
8–12 years’ information security experience with 5–7 years in security architecture.
Experience with OSS/BSS, cloud, APIs, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and govern the enterprise security architecture aligned to strategy and standards.
Design secure architectures for telecom platforms, cloud, and enterprise apps.
Provide security leadership for 4G/5G, IoT, cloud transformation, and AI adoption.
Embed Secure-by-Design and Zero Trust across solution lifecycles.
Develop IAM, PAM, data protection, API and cloud security standards.
Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and cybersecurity policies.
Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.