Strategic InfoSec Architect: Cloud & Risk Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Certifications support

Leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, seeks an Information Security Architect to design and oversee the security infrastructure across the organization. You will craft a comprehensive security architecture and standards, and guide secure implementation within IT environments.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in information security, with deep knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and cloud security (AWS, Azure).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the overall information security architecture across network, application, and data security.
• Establish security standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
• Evaluate security technologies and solutions to address identified risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security requirements into system design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and maintain security architecture roadmaps and documentation.

Skills

Information security experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, seeks an Information Security Architect to design and oversee the security infrastructure across the organization. You will craft a comprehensive security architecture and standards, and guide secure implementation within IT environments.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in information security, with deep knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and cloud security (AWS, Azure).