Jobs Career Advice Post Job
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Feb 13, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services.
    Read more about this company

     

    Head of Security Architecture & Projects

    The Role

    • Apex is seeking a Head of Enterprise Security Architecture & Projects to lead its enterprise security architecture function and security project delivery capability.  This is a senior leadership role accountable for setting architectural direction, governing secure design, and ensuring the successful delivery of security-led initiatives across the organization.
    • You will provide strategic leadership to all Security Architects and a dedicated security project team, acting as the central authority for security architecture decisions while ensuring security initiatives are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with business priorities.

    Key Responsibilities  

    • Define and own the enterprise security architecture strategy aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.
    • Ensure Security architects and project managers meet KPI’s and business deliverables.
    • Develop roadmaps to enable the expansion of team capabilities to keep up with emerging standards and technologies.
    • Lead and manage all Security Architects across application, cloud, infrastructure, data, and emerging technology domains.
    • Provide architectural governance and act as the final security design authority for major programs, platforms, and initiatives.
    • Translate security strategy, principles, and standards into practical reference architectures, patterns, and roadmaps.
    • Oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring alignment between architecture intent and execution.
    • Establish and maintain security architecture governance processes, including design reviews and risk-based decision-making.
    • Partner closely with Technology, Engineering, Cloud, Data, and Business teams to embed security by design.
    • Ensure consistency of security controls and architectural standards across the enterprise.
    • Identify architectural risks and technical debt, proposing pragmatic remediation strategies.
    • Communicate security architecture decisions, trade-offs, and risks clearly to senior leadership and governance forums.
    • Support audit, regulatory, and assurance activities related to security architecture and program delivery.
    • there empowered Group Cyber leadership authorities, ensuring timely and effective completion in alignment with organizational priorities.
    • Support the Group Cyber Strategy end-to-end, driving alignment of all activities, decisions, and deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes.

    Areas of Specialization

    • Enterprise Security Architecture: Definition of security principles, develop and oversee the development of reference  architectures, and own governance of security architecture deployment across the organization .
    • Application, Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture: Secure design of applications, platforms, networks, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
    • Data, AI & Emerging Technologies: Security architecture for data platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and new technology adoption.
    • Security Programs & Projects: End-to-end ownership of security initiatives, from business requirements gathering through delivery and implementation governance .
    • Architecture Governance & Advisory: Risk-based architectural decision-making, design assurance, and strategic advisory services.

    Qualifications

    • Formal qualification in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology discipline.
    • Recognised security architecture qualifications such as SABSA or TOGAF, with demonstrated security architecture application.
    • Professional security certifications such as CISSP or CCSP are strongly preferred.
    • Cloud architecture or security certifications (e.g. Azure, AWS or OCI) are desirable.
    • Programme or project delivery qualifications are beneficial.

    Required Experience & Skills

    Experience: 

    • 10+ years in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or senior technology roles within complex environments.
    • 8+ years in senior management positions within security architecture, technical leadership, or cyber & security program delivery roles.

    Technical Expertise: 

    • Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-wide security architectures across multiple domains.
    • Strong understanding of security architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust).
    • Experience leading and coordinating teams of security architects across different specialist areas.
    • Demonstrated ability to drive security programs and projects from strategy through to delivery.
    • Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid architectures (Azure, AWS, OCI) and modern enterprise platforms 

    Check how your CV aligns with this job

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Apex Group on theapexgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Apex Group Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail