Senior Security Architect - Enterprise Security Design

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Medical aid

Life cover

Retirement fund

Training budget

Career growth

Public holidays

Security tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Senior Security Architect to design and oversee the enterprise-wide security strategy across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. You will provide technical leadership, mentor security teams, and ensure security is embedded across the software lifecycle.

You will stay ahead of threats, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to the security roadmap while collaborating with IT, risk, and business units to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Extensive experience designing secure architectures for enterprise-level applications, networks, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, encryption, and WAFs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or cloud security architecture certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure architectural solutions for complex enterprise systems, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Define security standards, patterns, and best practices for the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to address emerging threats and business needs.
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the lifecycle.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed designs and provide guidance on risk mitigation.
• Develop threat models and risk assessments for critical systems and applications.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide technical direction to security engineers and architects.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, technologies, and threat landscapes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the information security roadmap.

Skills

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services group, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect to design and oversee the implementation of their enterprise-wide security strategy. This critical role involves creating secure architectures for new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will provide technical leadership, mentor security teams, and collaborate across departments to embed security into all aspects of the organization. The position is based in Randburg, Gauteng , requiring an on-site presence for close collaboration and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure architectural solutions for complex enterprise systems, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Define security standards, patterns, and best practices for the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to address emerging threats and business needs.
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the entire lifecycle.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed designs and provide guidance on risk mitigation.
• Develop threat models and risk assessments for critical systems and applications.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide technical direction to security engineers and architects.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, technologies, and threat landscapes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the information security roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Extensive experience designing secure architectures for enterprise-level applications, networks, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, encryption, and WAFs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or cloud security architecture certifications are highly valued.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life assurance, and retirement fund.
• Generous professional development budget for training, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the security future of a major financial institution in Randburg, Gauteng .
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership.
• Annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and resources.