Senior Security Architect for Scalable IT Systems

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Security Designer / Architect in Johannesburg. This role involves working with security teams to ensure customer data safety, designing and managing software systems, and developing security specifications. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have over 7 years of experience in security design and large-scale system architecture. If you have a strong background in risk assessment and are passionate about security protocols, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Previous experience in security design, architecture, and implementation.
• Must have 7+ years of experience in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the security assessment and design process from initial requirements analysis to completion.
• Identify risks, issues, and vulnerabilities, and design solutions and technical controls.
• Works closely with the business owner and project leader to refine and maintain architecture.

Skills

Security design experience

Architecture of IT systems

Risk assessment

Implementation of security protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Information Systems

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Security Designer / Architect in Johannesburg. This role involves working with security teams to ensure customer data safety, designing and managing software systems, and developing security specifications. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have over 7 years of experience in security design and large-scale system architecture. If you have a strong background in risk assessment and are passionate about security protocols, this role is for you.