Director, Enterprise Security Architecture

A client is looking to bring on a director level Enterprise Security Architecture Manager to lead the design, implementation and continuous improvmenet of security architecture across the enterprise. This role will offer full autonomy to build out security architecture at enterprise level.

Client Details

The client is a global leader in the financial services space, with a particularly niche service offering.

Description

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a future-ready security architecture aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk tolerance.

• Standards & Governance: Define and enforce security architecture standards, frameworks (including SABSA), and best practices across all business units and technology platforms.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departments like IT, Risk, HR, and Compliance to integrate security into enterprise-wide solutions, vendor evaluations, and project planning.

• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security architects, fostering innovation, continuous learning, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Threat Awareness & Risk Mitigation: Stay current on emerging threats and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR), proactively evaluating and improving enterprise security posture and controls.

Profile

• Minimum of 10 years in information security architecture, including 3-5 years in a leadership role guiding and mentoring technical teams or security architects in complex enterprise environments.

• Demonstrated success designing and implementing secure solutions across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and applications, with a focus on scalability and business alignment.

• Deep working knowledge of enterprise security and risk frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA, and Cloud Security Alliance (CCM), with a strong ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.

• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-level security initiatives and influence decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related field. Holds one or more relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or SABSA. Experience with cloud security platforms is highly desirable.

Job Offer

A high level permament opoprtunity to join an eestablished firm in a niche space of the financial services industry, offering autonomy and job security.

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