Senior Security Architect — Hybrid Role, Lead Secure Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible working options

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Access to security tools

Strategic security role

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Sandton seeks a Senior Information Security Architect to design and oversee robust security architectures. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, driving secure systems across complex environments.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in information security, 4+ years in security architecture, and strong leadership with a hybrid work style. Certifications such as CISSP/CCSP/CISM are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on security architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex environments.
• Deep understanding of network security, application security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and cryptography.
• Proficiency with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices for infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM are highly desirable.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level information security architecture.
• Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions and architectures.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in new and existing systems.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls and technologies across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, application development, and business units to ensure security integration.
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert recommendations.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior security team members.
• Manage relationships with security vendors and assess new security solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/InfoSec/Engineering

Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM

Tools

AWS

Azure

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Sandton seeks a Senior Information Security Architect to design and oversee robust security architectures. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, driving secure systems across complex environments.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in information security, 4+ years in security architecture, and strong leadership with a hybrid work style. Certifications such as CISSP/CCSP/CISM are highly desirable.