Strategic InfoSec Architect — Cloud & Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Executive benefits

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security frameworks in Polokwane. You will translate business requirements into secure technical solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide expert guidance on security best practices to protect information assets and IT infrastructure.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), network and data security, IAM, cryptography, and compliance with standards such as NIST and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-wide information security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and guidelines for the IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to integrate security considerations into all technology projects and initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance on security architecture to project teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for critical systems and applications.

Skills

Security architecture design

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Network security

Data security

IAM

Cryptography

Security frameworks

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Information Security Architect to design and implement robust security frameworks in Polokwane. You will translate business requirements into secure technical solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide expert guidance on security best practices to protect information assets and IT infrastructure.

The role requires deep expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), network and data security, IAM, cryptography, and compliance with standards such as NIST and