Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote-First)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Generous annual leave

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a permanent remote-first role. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions to protect cloud, applications, and data across our client’s infrastructure.

This leadership role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to drive security initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with Dev and Ops to embed security throughout the lifecycle in a remote, asynchronous work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Container security, network security expertise.
• Proficiency in security automation, scripting (Python, Bash), and IaC.
• Knowledge of secure coding, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP or cloud security are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures and systems.
• Develop and deploy security automation tools and scripts.
• Lead integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing.
• Develop and execute incident response plans, and conduct post-incident analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers.
• Stay current with emerging threats and translate into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Manage security monitoring tools and develop alerts for incidents.
• Contribute to security policies and standards.

Skills

Cloud security

Container security

Network security

Python

Bash

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

SIEM

EDR

IAM

Secure coding practices

Incident response

CISSP

OSCP

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IAM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding tech firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a permanent, remote-first position. While the company has operational ties and employee presence across various locations, including Klerksdorp, North West , this role is designed for a professional who thrives in a fully remote work environment. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions that protect our client's digital infrastructure, applications, and data from sophisticated cyber threats. This is a leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive security initiatives forward. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the entire technology lifecycle, ensuring a secure and resilient platform for our users. The remote-first nature of this role emphasizes asynchronous communication and self-management, supported by robust collaboration tools and a team culture that values trust and autonomy. You will be a key player in safeguarding our client's digital assets, contributing to security best practices that extend to all areas of operation, including those with a connection to Klerksdorp .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures and systems.
• Develop and deploy security automation tools and scripts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute incident response plans, and conduct post-incident analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers and other technical staff.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and translate these into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met in system design and implementation.
• Manage security monitoring tools and develop alerts for potential security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Proven expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container security, and network security.
• Strong experience with security automation, scripting (Python, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM, and other security information and event management tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary of R per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, a generous annual leave allowance, and performance-based bonuses.
• Employees benefit from a dedicated home office stipend, continuous professional development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge security technologies.
• The remote-first culture ensures excellent work-life balance.
• This position offers the unique advantage of contributing to a global company while operating from anywhere, supporting operational touchpoints such as those related to Klerksdorp .