Senior Security Architect & Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation and bonus

Health, retirement, and insurance

Leadership growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Cutting-edge security solutions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect in Polokwane to design and oversee enterprise security solutions. You will guide a team of security architects and engineers, embedding security into the design of all IT initiatives.

This high-impact role demands deep expertise across cloud security, IAM, and cryptography, plus familiarity with SABSA and TOGAF, and a proven track record leading security programmes in a growing enterprise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience with a strong focus on security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and cryptography.
• Experience with security architecture frameworks and methodologies (SABSA, TOGAF).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture across IT systems.
• Lead security controls design and reviews for new systems.
• Provide technical leadership to security teams and stakeholders.
• Evaluate new security technologies and drive adoption.
• Align security strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Security architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Tools

SABSA

TOGAF

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Architect in Polokwane to design and oversee enterprise security solutions. You will guide a team of security architects and engineers, embedding security into the design of all IT initiatives.

This high-impact role demands deep expertise across cloud security, IAM, and cryptography, plus familiarity with SABSA and TOGAF, and a proven track record leading security programmes in a growing enterprise.