Senior Security Architect - Enterprise Risk Management

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life assurance

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is partnering with a major financial services organization in Pretoria to hire a Senior Security Architect who will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security strategies.

This hybrid role balances in-office collaboration in Pretoria, Gauteng, with opportunity for remote work. You will work with IT leadership, business units, and compliance to embed security across the enterprise and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in information security with 4+ years in security architecture.
• Experience across on-prem and cloud security design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned to business goals.
• Design security solutions across networks, applications, cloud, and data.
• Provide technical leadership and governance on security practices.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems.
• Evaluate security technologies and inform strategy.
• Collaborate with IT project teams to embed security in projects.
• Maintain security architecture documentation and standards.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers.

Connaissances

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Cloud security

Network security

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

CISSP certification

CCSP certification

TOGAF certification

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major financial services organization headquartered in Pretoria, is seeking an accomplished Senior Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security strategies. This role is critical in defining the architectural roadmap for security solutions that protect the organization's critical assets and data against sophisticated threats. You will work closely with IT leadership, business units, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded across all aspects of the enterprise. This position operates on a hybrid model, offering a balance of in-office collaboration in Pretoria, Gauteng, and remote work flexibility. You will be instrumental in shaping and executing our client's comprehensive security architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall enterprise security architecture, aligning with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Design and evaluate security solutions for various technology domains, including networks, applications, cloud, and data.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and standards.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new systems and initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT project teams to ensure security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends.
• Mentor junior security architects and engineers.
• Represent the security architecture team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a security architecture role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex security solutions across diverse environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and relevant regulations.
• Expertise in various security domains, including network security, application security, cryptography, identity and access management, and cloud security.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based and remote work.

Benefits

• Our client offers an exceptional compensation package, including a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as medical aid, pension fund, and life assurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and attending industry conferences are provided.
• This hybrid role based in Pretoria allows for a balanced lifestyle, working within a prestigious organization committed to robust cybersecurity.