Lead Information Security Engineer

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to guide security architecture, tooling and incident response across the enterprise. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions while mentoring a team of engineers.

This hybrid role emphasizes cloud security (AWS/Azure), scripting, and security standards to elevate our security posture, with collaboration across IT operations and development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in information security engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading security projects and technical teams.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of scripting, automation, and security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-level security technologies and solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, providing technical expertise and project oversight.
• Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and procedures for infrastructure and applications.
• Oversee the incident response process, including leading investigations and ensuring effective remediation.
• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to embed security into all aspects of technology.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to guide their security engineering efforts in Paarl. This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security infrastructure and solutions to protect against sophisticated cyber threats. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee critical security projects, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security best practices across the IT landscape. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer to take on greater responsibility, drive security initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of cybersecurity within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise‑level security technologies and solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, providing technical expertise and project oversight.
• Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and procedures for infrastructure and applications.
• Oversee the incident response process, including leading investigations and ensuring effective remediation.
• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to embed security into all aspects of technology.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in information security engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading security projects and technical teams.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of scripting, automation, and security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance‑based incentives and potential leadership bonus.
• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the security engineering function.