Cape Town City Centre: Security Architect – Stellenbosch

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 thats 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 Youll 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