Senior Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Southampton; Ibrido; GBP 41.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain robust security systems. You will protect information assets by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing controls, and guiding security architecture.

The role requires 6+ years in information security or network security, cloud and container security experience, scripting skills, and preferred security certifications. A hybrid work model and ongoing development are offered.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in information security engineering or network security.
• Strong technical expertise in security technologies, network protocols, and operating systems.
• Proven experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GSEC) are highly preferred.

Mansioni

• Design, deploy, and manage network and system security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Implement and maintain endpoint security technologies and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Develop and automate security processes and scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.

Conoscenze

InfoSec engineering

Network security

Cloud security

Container security

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

CISSP CCSP GSEC

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec or related

Strumenti

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

SIEM

AWS

Azure

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer to join their team in Randburg . This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security systems and infrastructure. You will play a key role in protecting the organization's information assets by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and responding to security incidents. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the security architecture and contribute to a secure digital environment within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network and system security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Implement and maintain endpoint security technologies and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Develop and automate security processes and scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in information security engineering or network security.
• Strong technical expertise in security technologies, network protocols, and operating systems.
• Proven experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GSEC) are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful security projects.
• A hybrid work model that provides flexibility in Randburg .