Director - Security Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Director - Security Architect to join our CTO Office. This pivotal role involves overseeing the security architecture across TeKnowledge's diverse portfolio of solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of deep technical expertise and strong customer engagement skills, ensuring that our solutions are not only secure but also effectively communicated to clients.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers. You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world. Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us. We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for TeKnowledge's solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure the highest level of IT security and compliance across the CTO, Sales, Product and portfolio organisation.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, articulating complex security concepts and solutions in a clear and accessible manner.
• Architectural Governance: Lead the review of complex deals, identifying potential security risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies.
• Solution Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement multi-product solution offerings that integrate various components of TeKnowledge's security portfolio.
• Standardization and Best Practices: Develop and maintain standardized design blueprints and repeatable solution frameworks.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough security assessments of proposed solutions, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging security trends, technologies, and threats.

Other responsibilities:

• Engage directly with CISO/CxO-level stakeholders using consultative selling techniques.
• Deliver solution advice, governance, proposals, presentations, and customer communications during pursuits.
• Participate in contract negotiations, focusing on technical and compliance elements.
• Provide input to the product, offer and sales teams to evolve security capabilities based on market trends.
• Optimize interdependencies across service towers and solution components.
• Develop standardized security design blueprints and repeatable frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in security architecture role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing secure solutions.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Cyber Security Architect, Google, AWS Security certifications or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of security architectures and services aligned to the TeKnowledge security pillars.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.