CYBER SECURITY & DEVOPS ENGINEER (PTA)

Vertice MedTech; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertice Medtech Group is seeking a Cyber Security & DevOps Engineer in Pretoria to design, secure and optimize hybrid cloud and on‑premises infrastructure. You will implement CI/CD, IaC, and automation while embedding security across the SDLC and collaborating with software, infrastructure, and business teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in DevOps/Cyber, Azure experience, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with a strong customer service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years in DevOps, Cloud/Systems Security, or Cyber Security.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation/scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, secure, automate, and maintain cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Embed security across the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software development, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and governance across platforms.

Skills

DevOps

Cybersecurity

Automation

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/InfoSec

Tools

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform/PowerShell

Job description

About Vertice

At Vertice we believe in making an impact, one life at a time.

We provide medical innovations that enhance patient outcomes across public and private healthcare sectors. Our diverse portfolio includes specialised medical devices, healthcare products, software services, and Health IT consulting. By bridging the gap between healthcare and technology, we empower providers to deliver life-changing care to the communities they serve.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do — driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving lives. We foster an environment where individuals can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Role:

CYBER SECURITY & DEVOPS ENGINEER

Role Overview

The Cyber Security & DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and maintaining the organization's cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role combines DevOps practices with cybersecurity principles to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, compliant, and protected against evolving security threats. The incumbent will collaborate closely with software development, infrastructure, and business teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle while driving automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure
• Cyber Security
• Infrastructure & Systems Administration
• Monitoring & Automation
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Collaboration with Peers

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Cyber Security.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience securing cloud environments.
• Experience with automation and scripting.
• Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to information security.