Security Architect - Stellenbosch

Recruiter:

People Solved

Job Ref:

Security Architect

Date posted:

Monday, November 17, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R1.55m

SUMMARY:
PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Security Architect to operate at a Group level for an international enterprise. This hybrid position is offering around R1.55m per annum, and located in Stellenbosch.

POSITION INFO:

Are you a seasoned Security Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern enterprise security? Are you ready to shape the future of secure digital transformation in a complex hybrid environment?

Join a leading organisation that’s driving transformation across its global IT landscape, and play a key role in designing and governing secure, cloud-first architectures built on Zero Trust principles.

What You’ll Do:

Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid architectures (Azure, M365, on-prem).
Define and enforce enterprise security frameworks and standards.
Lead technical risk assessments and threat modelling for new solutions.
Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM/IADM) implementation.
Evaluate and optimise security tools (EDR, SIEM, CASB, CSPM, etc.).
Provide architectural guidance on network security, SASE, and SD-WAN.
Support compliance initiatives (GDPR, POPIA, ADHICS).
Stay ahead of evolving threats — including those emerging from AI and large language models.

What You Bring:

10+ years’ experience in information security, with at least 5 years in security architecture.
Proven hands-on experience securing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Expertise in IAM (Entra ID, RBAC), DLP/MIP/MCAS, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Experience with DevSecOps, container security (Kubernetes, Docker), and CSPM solutions.

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
CISSP / CCSP / Azure Security Engineer Associate

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