Strategic Information Security Architect | Cloud & SDLC

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave & time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Career growth opportunities

Access to latest security technologies

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to lead security design and implementation in George, Western Cape. You will shape secure, scalable infrastructure, align security with business goals, and guide development teams across the software development lifecycle.

The role requires a hands-on security architect with cloud experience (AWS/Azure), familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST CSF/SOC 2, and a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience, with 4+ years in security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of network, application, data security and IAM.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain comprehensive information security architectures and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and select security technologies to meet organizational needs.
• Define security requirements and best practices for new deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations to embed security in projects.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct security reviews of architecture proposals and designs.
• Lead cloud security standards for AWS, Azure, and other environments.
• Research emerging threats and inform architectural decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and IT staff.
• Ensure architecture compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Leadership capability

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to lead security design and implementation in George, Western Cape. You will shape secure, scalable infrastructure, align security with business goals, and guide development teams across the software development lifecycle.

The role requires a hands-on security architect with cloud experience (AWS/Azure), familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST CSF/SOC 2, and a track record of effective stakeholder engagement.