Cyber Security Engineer

Electrum Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company specializing in financial transactions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard its digital infrastructure. You will work with experienced professionals to monitor systems, respond to incidents, and implement best-in-class security practices. The role offers a good work-life balance, flexibility, daily meals, and opportunities for growth. If you have a strong technical background in security and relevant experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexibility around core working hours

Daily cooked lunches

Social outings and getaways

Transparent work environment with accountability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Strong technical background in computer systems and network security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Evaluate new security tools and services for adoption.
• Monitor and analyse security logs to detect threats.
• Investigate and document incidents.
• Design and deliver employee security awareness training programs.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Network security

Incident response

Security frameworks

Cloud infrastructure security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

XDR platforms

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

The CompanyElectrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We've built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale.

We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference. We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Opportunity

We are seeking a highly-skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our dynamic team in safeguarding our digital infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the protection and resilience of our information systems.

You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the security posture of the organisation by identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and implementing best-in-class security practices.

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for protecting the organisation's digital assets and networks from security threats and unauthorised access.

You will monitor systems for potential breaches, respond to incidents, and develop security measures to mitigate future risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Evaluate new security tools and services for adoption.
• Manage internal processes for vulnerability disclosures and resolution.
• Monitor and analyse security logs, alerts, and tools to detect threats.
• Investigate and document incidents, determining cause and impact.
• Follow established incident response protocols and support 24/7 operations through on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security best practices.
• Maintain and update policies in line with ISO and other standards.
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Design and deliver employee security awareness training programs.
• Foster strong working relationships across internal teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, processes, and knowledge bases.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in Cyber Security or a related discipline.

Core Technical Competencies

• Strong technical background in computer systems and network security.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and management tools.
• Experience with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms.
• Experience with network security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation).
• Experience with security frameworks (ISO, SOC2, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure security (e.g., VPCs, security groups, NACLs).

Benefits

• A good work-life balance is very important at Electrum.
• Flexibility around core working hours (nature of flexibility is negotiated per role based on business needs).
• Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the mid-day nibbles.
• Team socialising, getaways, and social outings.
• We have created a safe, transparent environment where we know mistakes happen, and that's okay.
• We even have a 3 step approach to dealing with them: Tell everyone about it, Fix the mistake, Tell everyone about it.
• You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures.