Cybersecurity Architect

• Design develop and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architectures aligned with organisational strategy and risk posture
• Define and implement security architecture frameworks models and standards across systems services and platforms
• Translate business and functional requirements into secure architectural designs and technical specifications
• Lead the design of cybersecurity solutions following security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles
• Produce and maintain high-level and detailed security architecture documentation
• Evaluate and select appropriate security controls technologies and solutions (e.g. cryptography access control network security)
• Conduct security architecture reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards frameworks and regulations
• Integrate cybersecurity controls into system development lifecycle and ensure secure implementation practices
• Analyse emerging threats vulnerabilities and technology trends to continuously improve security architectures
• Collaborate with stakeholders development teams and IT operations to ensure effective implementation of security solutions
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate the impact of security measures on overall system architecture and performance
• Lead the integration of security components into existing enterprise architecture frameworks
• Support Proof of Concept (PoC) activities to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions
• Ensure alignment between cybersecurity strategy IT architecture and organisational business objectives
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of the enterprise security architecture blueprint
• Support transition of solutions into operational teams and ensure maintainability and scalability
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to technical teams and stakeholders
• Recommend improvements to existing systems processes and controls to enhance security posture
• Monitor technology developments and incorporate relevant innovations into the architecture
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT professional experience including at least 8 years in similar cybersecurity architecture roles
• Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks standards and best practices (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST SABSA TOGAF)
• Strong understanding of security architecture models secure development lifecycle and enterprise architecture principles
• Experience in cybersecurity requirements analysis and design of secure systems and architectures
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity controls solutions threats risks and mitigation strategies
• Understanding of legal regulatory and compliance requirements (including privacy and data protection)
• Familiarity with Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET) and modern security solutions
• Ability to conduct business and user requirements analysis and translate into technical architecture
• Strong ability to design resilient architectures and eliminate single points of failure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex security concepts to stakeholders
• Experience guiding technical teams and providing architectural leadership
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance security requirements with business needs and operational constraints
• Good understanding of organisational strategy processes and risk landscape
• Ability to stay up-to-date with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies

Certifications

At least four of the following certifications (or internationally recognized equivalents):

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect (Foundation or higher)
• TOGAF Foundation or TOGAF Certified
• CNDA (Certified Network Defence Architect)
• CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
• CGEIT (Governance of Enterprise IT)
• CRISC (Risk and Information Systems Control)
• GIAC certifications (GSNA GCCC GPPA)

Additional Information :

• Minimum education level: Level 7 (Bachelors or equivalent)
• English proficiency: minimum C1 level
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or public sector environments is considered an asset

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1