Security Architect - Group Technology

About the Role & PurposeWe’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and manage the organisation’s security architecture. This role plays a critical part in designing and guiding the implementation of secure technology solutions across the enterprise, ensuring that systems remain scalable, resilient, and aligned with business goals and regulatory commitments.The Security Architect will work closely with security engineers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to define and implement security standards, frameworks, governance practices, and architectural principles. The role is responsible for embedding security into enterprise technology strategies, cloud adoption, digital transformation initiatives, and business solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Architecture & DesignDesign secure architecture patterns aligned with enterprise architecture standards and technology roadmaps.Act as the security design authority for projects, programmes, and strategic initiatives.Translate security policies and standards into practical design controls and implementation guidance.Develop and maintain security architecture artefacts, control mappings, reference architectures, and design standards.Promote reusable security patterns and architectural best practices across the organisation.Security Governance & StrategyDrive the security architecture strategy and roadmap in alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles.Establish and maintain a Security Architecture Centre of Excellence (CoE).Ensure security architecture remains aligned to business strategy and evolving regulatory requirements.Contribute to enterprise architecture governance, compliance, and design review processes.Support execution of the Group Cyber Security Strategy across technology domains.Technology Evaluation & InnovationEvaluate new technologies, products, platforms, and solutions for alignment with enterprise security strategy.Assess emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends.Recommend secure adoption strategies for cloud, data, AI, application, and infrastructure technologies.Promote innovation while maintaining strong security and governance controls.Risk Assessment & Security AssuranceConduct architecture risk assessments and threat modelling exercises.Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies.Support risk-based decision-making throughout solution design and implementation.Ensure secure architecture principles are embedded across all technology initiatives.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, Data, and Engineering teams.Work closely with business stakeholders to understand and address security requirements.Provide technical guidance and advisory services to project and delivery teams.Communicate security risks, architectural decisions, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.Leadership & Capability DevelopmentMentor architects, engineers, and junior security professionals.Build organisational capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and architecture leadership.Lead diverse stakeholder groups toward successful security outcomes.Drive continuous improvement across security architecture practices.QualificationsEssentialNational Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12)Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field (NQF 7)RecommendedPostgraduate qualification in Information Technology or related field (NQF 8)TOGAF CertificationAdvantageousCISSPCISMCCSPAzure Security CertificationsAWS Security CertificationsExperienceEssentialMinimum 10 years’ overall IT industry experience.Minimum 5 years’ experience in security architecture, security design, or security engineering roles.Experience across private and public cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.Experience implementing secure architecture solutions within enterprise environments.Experience developing and implementing enterprise security frameworks and governance models.Experience supporting digital transformation, cloud migration, and technology modernisation initiatives.Technical ExperienceSecurity ArchitectureSecurity EngineeringCloud SecurityInfrastructure SecurityApplication SecurityIdentity & Access ManagementDevSecOpsThreat ModellingData Protection & PrivacyAI Security & GovernanceZero Trust ArchitectureSecurity Risk AssessmentsEnterprise Security GovernanceHands-On Exposure ToAWSAzureGoogle Cloud (GCP)KubernetesIAM SolutionsCI/CD SecurityAPI SecuritySIEM/SOAR PlatformsData Security TechnologiesTechnical CompetenciesCloud & Infrastructure SecuritySecure cloud deployment and architectureHybrid and multi-cloud securityNetwork securityCloud governance and complianceInfrastructure security controlsApplication SecuritySecure software architectureDevSecOpsSecure API designIdentity and access securityCI/CD security integrationData Security & AI GovernanceData classification and protectionEncryption and tokenisationPrivacy-enhancing technologiesAI governanceSecure data pipeline architectureEnterprise Security ArchitectureSecurity frameworks and standardsSecurity reference architecturesArchitecture governanceRisk-based architecture designSecurity strategy developmentWhy Join AlexforbesAt Alexforbes, we build careers.Growth & Development: Access to industry-leading security, cloud, and architecture initiatives.Strategic Impact: Influence enterprise-wide security and technology decisions.Innovation: Help shape secure digital transformation and emerging technology adoption.Leadership Exposure: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Technology and Enterprise Architecture.Purpose: Protect critical business services, data, customers, and organisational assets through secure design and architecture.closing date - 26 August 2026