Security Architect

Apex Group

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youThe RoleApex is looking for an experienced Security Architect to join our growing Enterprise Security Architecture team. You’ll play a key role in designing and guiding the implementation of secure technology solutions across the organization. This role contributes directly to building scalable, resilient, and secure systems that support Apex’s business and regulatory commitments.Key Responsibilities
  • Design secure architecture patterns aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap and business goals.
  • Act as the security design authority for assigned projects, initiatives, or architectural domains.
  • Translate security policies and standards into practical design controls and implementation guidance.
  • Evaluate new technologies, products, and platforms for alignment with enterprise security strategy.
  • Conduct architecture risk assessments and threat modelling to identify potential exposures.
  • Engage with infrastructure, application, and data teams to support secure solution design and integration.
  • Document and maintain security architecture artefacts including diagrams, control mappings, and design decisions.
  • Contribute to the development of security reference architectures and reusable design templates.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends.
Areas of SpecializationYou will focus on one or more of the following domains, depending on your expertise and business needs:
  • Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Secure design and integration across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
  • Network security, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS controls, and cloud governance.
  • Application Security
  • Secure software architecture, DevSecOps, API and identity design.
  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices.
  • Data, AI & Digital Assets
  • Data classification, encryption, tokenization, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
  • Secure design of digital asset platforms, including smart contracts, blockchain integration, and secure key management.
  • AI governance and secure data pipeline architecture.
  • Advisory Services
  • Provides strategic and technical guidance across domains to align security architecture with business objectives.
  • Focus areas include enterprise security design, zero trust principles, risk-based decision-making, and integration of security into digital transformation initiatives.
Required Experience & Skills
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or application roles, with 5–7 years in architecture or security design.
  • Proven experience architecting secure systems in large or complex enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on exposure to technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, IAM, CI/CD, API gateways, SIEM/SOAR, and data security platforms.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, architecture patterns, and defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Familiarity with security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CSA CCM, MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Ability to communicate complex technical risks and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger), smart contract security, and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721).
  • Understanding of digital identity, secure wallet design, and regulatory frameworks for digital assets (e.g., MiCA, FATF, SEC).
  • Architectural qualifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF) are highly desirable.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, or blockchain security credentials are a plus.
What will you get in return:
  • Opportunity to work with senior security professionals across multiple global teams.
  • Exposure to modern technologies and enterprise-scale transformation projects.
  • Flexible work options and a strong focus on team collaboration and growth.
  • A chance to help shape the security architecture function within a growing organisation.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

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