Senior InfoSec Engineer - Cloud, Incident Response & Hybrid

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

InfoSec engineering

Network security

Cloud security

Container security

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

CISSP CCSP GSEC

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec or related

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

SIEM

AWS

Azure

Job description

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.