Lead Information Security Architect
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Centurion, 0014, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-20
Centurion, 0014, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Information Security Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of robust security infrastructures in a fully remote capacity. This senior role involves defining the company's security strategy, translating business requirements into secure technical solutions, and guiding a team of security professionals. You will be responsible for architecting scalable, resilient, and advanced security systems that protect against a wide spectrum of cyber threats.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on an organization's security posture while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and influencing architectural decisions.
- Design and evolve the overall information security architecture, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain security standards, blueprints, and reference architectures for cloud and on-premises environments.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies and solutions, ensuring they integrate effectively.
- Provide expert guidance on security best practices for application development, cloud adoption, and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the implementation of security controls and measures across various IT systems.
- Mentor junior security architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or design role.
- Deep understanding of enterprise security principles, threat modeling, and risk management methodologies.
- Extensive experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security automation.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex, large-scale security solutions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly competitive salary and executive bonuses.
- Complete remote working environment, empowering work-life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance.
- Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and advanced certifications.
- Opportunity to lead strategic security initiatives and shape the future of security.
- A dynamic and intellectually stimulating remote work culture.
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