Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Cloud & Systems

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable solutions for complex business needs. The role requires deep architectural expertise, leadership of technical teams, and strong client liaison skills.

Candidates should have a solid background in security architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, with excellent communication abilities and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Security Certification (SABSA, CISSP, CeH) and Cloud Certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in security architecture, solution architecture and related fields.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms, architecture patterns and security controls.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable solutions aligned with client needs.
• Provide technical leadership to development and delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans and technical documentation.
• Work with clients to gather requirements and propose effective architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and security practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous learning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Security Certification (SABSA, CISSP, CeH)

Cloud Certifications

Tools

CI/CD tools

Azure Active Directory

OAuth2 / OIDC

Security tooling & cryptography basics

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable solutions for complex business needs. The role requires deep architectural expertise, leadership of technical teams, and strong client liaison skills.

Candidates should have a solid background in security architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices, with excellent communication abilities and a commitment to ongoing learning.