Senior Security Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Fully remote work

Professional development allowance

Global team exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Architect to design, build and sustain a secure IT infrastructure in a fully remote capacity supporting operations near Richards Bay. You will lead secure design across cloud and on‑prem environments, shaping standards and providing architectural guidance while collaborating with global teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in IT security, 5+ years in security architecture, and deep knowledge of network, application security, cryptography and IAM, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years IT security experience, 5+ years in security architecture.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions for complex distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of network, application security, cryptography, and identity management.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and threat modeling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and document secure enterprise IT architectures, ensuring security from the ground up.
• Develop and enforce security standards for cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate security technologies and solutions, including IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Lead security reviews for new projects and provide architectural guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure secure deployments.
• Develop and maintain security architecture roadmaps aligned with strategy and threats.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Security Architect to join their security team in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations near Richards Bay . This strategic role involves designing, building, and maintaining a secure and resilient IT infrastructure that aligns with business objectives and protects against sophisticated cyber threats. You will be a key influencer in shaping the future of our client's security landscape, defining standards, and providing architectural guidance across various technology initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to lead security design and implementation from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document secure enterprise-level IT architectures, ensuring security is integrated from the ground up.
• Develop and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Lead security reviews for new projects and systems, providing architectural guidance and identifying potential risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure the secure deployment of applications and services.
• Develop and maintain security architecture roadmaps, aligning with business strategy and emerging threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT security , with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions for complex, distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of security domains, including network security, application security, cryptography, and identity management.
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and threat modeling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with strong capabilities in remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the security posture of a major organization.
• Work with a talented and forward-thinking global team.