Senior Security Architect: Scalable Cloud Solutions

Vitality; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Security Technical Architect to lead the design of secure, compliant solutions across systems, applications, and infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in the lifecycle, guide coding practices, and drive regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep expertise in network, application, cloud security, IAM, cryptography, and TOGAF-based architecture, with strong pre-sales and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• TOGAF/Zachman certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures tailored to current and future needs.
• Lead pre-sales support and analyze client requirements to enhance security capabilities.
• Guide secure coding practices, IAM, and data protection across lifecycle.
• Lead incident response activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Draft technical design documents and deliver proposals through to delivery.
• Oversee POC initiatives and align solutions with client needs and pricing.

Skills

Network security

Application security

Cloud security

Data protection

Identity and access management

Cryptography

Secure coding practices

Enterprise architecture (TOGAF)

Security standards (ISO 27001/NIST/PCI

Security technologies (firewalls/SIEM)

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

TOGAF certification

Zachman certification

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Secure coding analysis tools

Job description

NTT DATA in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Security Technical Architect to lead the design of secure, compliant solutions across systems, applications, and infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in the lifecycle, guide coding practices, and drive regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep expertise in network, application, cloud security, IAM, cryptography, and TOGAF-based architecture, with strong pre-sales and project management skills.