SENIOR SECURITY TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

Compitant Candidates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Compitant Candidates seeks a Senior Security Technical Architect to act as trusted advisor, strategist, and pre-sales leader with global exposure. The role requires deep expertise in enterprise security, secure infrastructure, cloud security, zero trust, IAM/PAM, and data protection across multinational environments.

You will design robust architectures, engage with executives, and lead global security transformation projects while aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification from major security vendors (Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, F5, CyberArk, Splunk).
• Additional preferred: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, ITIL, COBIT, SAFe.
• Strong experience designing and presenting complex security solutions in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable security architectures across infra, networks, cloud and apps.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders and global technology teams to shape solutions.
• Lead pre-sales activities and present innovative security offerings to clients.
• Drive security transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Enterprise security

Pre-sales leadership

Executive engagement

Global/multinational experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Security Technical Architect to join our team as a trusted technical advisor, security strategist, and pre-sales leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional with strong global exposure, deep expertise across enterprise security technologies, and a proven track record of designing and presenting complex security solutions within multinational environments.

Your:

Qualification

Must hold current and relevant certifications from the major security vendors listed below.

Cisco

• Cisco Security Certification (CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent)

Check Point

• CCSA and/or CCSE

Palo Alto Networks

• PCNSA and/or PCNSE

Fortinet

• Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification (NSE/Fortinet Certified Professional or higher)

Zscaler

• Zscaler Certified Specialist or equivalent

F5

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or equivalent

CyberArk

• CyberArk Defender, Sentry, or equivalent CyberArk certification

Splunk

• Splunk Enterprise Security Certification or SplunkArchitect Certification

Additional Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CCSP
• CISM
• TOGAF
• SABSA
• ITIL
• COBIT
• SAFe

Technical Knowledge:

The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise across:

• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Network Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Zero Trust Security
• Security Operations
• SIEM Platforms
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Data Protection and Encryption
• Secure Infrastructure Design
• Security Governance
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Strong knowledge of security frameworks including:

• TOGAF
• NIST
• ISO 27001
• PCI-DSS
• COBIT
• ITIL

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for designing robust and scalable security architectures across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, applications, and identity environments. You will work closely with clients, sales teams, solution architects, and delivery teams to develop secure technology solutions that protect critical business assets while aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will possess strong pre-sales consulting experience, the ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, and experience developing and presenting innovative security solutions that address complex business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working within multinational or global technology environments.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions across multiple countries and regions.
• Experience engaging with executive stakeholders, global technology teams, and international clients.
• Experience leading global security transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively within complex matrixed organizations.

Vendor Security Expertise:

Candidates must possess strong architecture, design, implementation, and pre-sales experience across the following security technologies:

Required Security Platforms:

• Cisco Firewall Technologies
• Check Point Security Solutions
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Fortinet Security Solutions
• Zscaler Secure Access Solutions
• F5 Application Delivery and Security Solutions
• CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Splunk SIEM and Security Operations Solutions

Exposure to all the above technologies is considered a mandatory requirement.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate solution architecture, design, customer engagement, and implementation experience across these technologies.