Senior Information Security Architect
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Vereeniging, 1904, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-18
Vereeniging, 1904, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client, a prominent force in the Information Security landscape, is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Information Security Architect . This critical role, to be based remotely, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure architectures that protect the organization's digital assets and meet its business objectives. You will lead the effort in defining security standards, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring that security is embedded into the fabric of the company's IT infrastructure.
This is a senior position for a visionary leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture.
- Design and implement secure enterprise-level IT infrastructure architectures.
- Develop and maintain security architecture principles, standards, and guidelines.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security into all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Lead security reviews of proposed solutions and infrastructure changes.
- Develop threat models and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex security challenges.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Mentor and guide other members of the security and IT teams.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on architecture and design.
- Proven experience in designing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of network security, application security, data security, and identity and access management.
- Expertise in security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SABSA.
- Strong knowledge of cryptography, security protocols, and secure coding practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, or TOGAF are highly desirable.
- Experience leading security initiatives and working with cross-functional teams.
- Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Significant professional development opportunities, including advanced training and certifications.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Opportunity to shape the security future of a leading organization.
- Contribution to high-impact security projects.
- Generous paid time off.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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