Senior Solutions Architect (Cyber Security)

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced security architect with a minimum of 10 years' experience in security architecture, specifically in multi-SIEM/SOAR environments. The candidate should have proven skills in enterprise RFI/RFP cycles and deep expertise in ArcSight and Microsoft Sentinel. Relevant certifications are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in security architecture with multi-SIEM / SOAR environments.
• Proven delivery of enterprise RFI / RFP cycles and technical due diligence.
• Deep expertise in ArcSight and Microsoft Sentinel.

Skills

Security architecture

Multi-SIEM / SOAR environments

Complex hybrid networks

ArcSight expertise

Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, DCR / AMA)

Managed SOC models

High-throughput log pipelines

Data normalization

Certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years in security architecture with multiâSIEM / SOAR environments and complex hybrid networks.
• Proven delivery of enterprise RFI / RFP cycles and technical due diligence.
• Deep expertise in ArcSight (collectors / connectors / content), Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, DCR / AMA, Automation), and managed SOC models (e.g., Accenture MxDR).
• Design of highâthroughput log pipelines (syslog / CEF / agent / eBPF), data normalization, retention / egress optimization, and health monitoring.
• Certifications : (CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SCâ100), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZâ305), GIAC (e.g., GCDA / GCIA / GCTI), TOGAF, ITIL 4; vendorâspecific ArcSight and Sentinel credentials.