About the position
An opportunity exists for experienced Senior IT/OT Security Architect to support ongoing security architecture activities and address a backlog of security design reviews across business-critical systems. The role involves validating existing architectures, recommending security enhancements, and supporting the execution of remediation activities to strengthen overall system resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct security design reviews for IT and OT systems
- Validate architecture outcomes and provide actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure secure integrations and implementations
- Lead or support remediation initiatives to address identified vulnerabilities
- Participate in on-site assessments across various operational locations
- Work closely with other architecture disciplines (e.g., Infrastructure, Data, Technology)
- Align security architecture activities with overall cyber security strategy and enterprise risk posture
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in IT Security Architecture; OT Security Architecture experience preferred
- Strong understanding of both IT and OT environments, security frameworks, and architectural best practices
- Experience conducting architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments
- Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and technical domains
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Willingness to travel nationally as needed
- Must be based in South Africa
- Experience working in complex, multi-vendor, or outsourced environments is advantageous
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., SABSA, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF)
- Experience with ICS/SCADA environments and securing operational technology infrastructures
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Desired Skills:
- Infrastructure
- Data
- Security
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