Cyber Security Engineer

takealot.com; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in Cape Town is seeking an Intermediate Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen their security measures and mentor teams. The role includes performing penetration tests, designing security solutions, and working collaboratively in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a strong background in security practices, technical tools, and programming. Competitive remuneration and a dynamic work culture are offered.

Benefits

Market-related total remuneration package

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship program

Access to online learning resources

Regular social events

Staff discount on products

Birthday leave

Up-to-date tech and equipment

Counseling support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a security role or 4-5 years in similar roles.
• Experience in bug bounty programs like HackerOne.
• Solid understanding of Open Source Operating Systems.
• Working knowledge of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests of applications, networks, and systems.
• Design and implement solutions to enhance security measures.
• Provide mentorship on security practices.
• Manage and monitor security tools like SIEM and IPS/IDS.
• Respond to and manage security incidents.

Skills

Passionate about technology and security

Curious, always learning

Team player, active listener

Solid reasoning and decision-making

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for open source technologies

Education

Formal qualification in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Google Cloud

AWS

Cloudflare

Job description

Overview

Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Intermediate Cyber Security Engineer to join our team.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment, and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

Who’s who in the tech space

This position reports to the Takealot Group Cyber Security Manager

Our ideal candidates have a passion for technology, and they are constantly exploring, learning, and improving their skills. They are able to apply what they have learned and are able to share their knowledge freely. We embrace fit-for-purpose technology, meaning we have a diverse stack. Just like our culture, we obsess about building systems that are elegant, performant, reliable, scalable, yet simple. Our teams are autonomous, collaborative units that share a business and engineering vision, but have the freedom to tweak and influence how they go about their mission.

Responsibilities

• Performing penetration tests of Takealot Group applications, networks and systems.
• Designing and implementing technical solutions to enhance defensive security measures.
• Providing mentorship and guidance on security practices within the organisation.
• Deploying, managing, and monitoring security tools such as SIEM, IPS/IDS, and UEBA.
• Responding to and or managing security incidents as per standards and playbooks.
• Continuously striving to enhance security auditing and monitoring capabilities.
• Creating custom applications designed to detect and alert on potential security threats.
• Collaborating with broader engineering teams to ensure the security of platforms, applications, and networks.
• Strengthening server security and integrating security measures into the platform architecture.
• Developing automation scripts to address complex security challenges efficiently.
• The role requires flexibility in support responsibilities, including on-call availability for time-sensitive technical matters.

Skills

• Passionate about technology and security
• Curious, always learning, and keeps up to date with current security affairs
• A team player, an active listener, a mentor, and able to communicate well
• Shows solid reasoning and decision-making
• Possesses the ability to work under pressure
• A passion for open source technologies

Qualifications & Experience

• A formal qualification/degree in Computer Science or Engineering would be advantageous with 3+ years of experience or 4-5 years of professional experience in a security or similar role with a combination of certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISM, CISSP, etc.
• Experience with contributing to bug bounty programs such as HackerOne, or professional experience in performing and reporting on penetration tests or Red Team engagements
• Solid, working understanding of Open Source Operating Systems and Applications
• Working knowledge and experience of a programming language such as Python
• Solid, working understanding of Networking (TCP, UDP, IP, nmap, wireshark, etc.)
• Solid, working understanding of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TLS)
• Experience with IAM systems and access governance
• Experience with WAF (Cloudflare)
• Experience with Google Cloud or a similar cloud provider, such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containers in general (Is a plus)
• Experience with defensive systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Canaries, Fail2Ban, etc.)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of Automation workflows

What we offer

• The power is in your hands: market-related total remuneration package with flexibility.
• No doors: collaborative, non-siloed work environment.
• Remote working: hybrid model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: learn from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: access to courses and learning resources.
• Good times: regular social events and company activities.
• Staff discount: access to millions of products.
• Birthday leave: an extra day off for your birthday.
• Right tools, right job: up-to-date tech and equipment.
• Confidential support: counselling, legal, and financial guidance.
• Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, and ML tooling.
• Free parking: convenient access to the office.

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If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Statement: Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.