Cyber Security Engineer

Europa Worldwide Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 - 700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Benefits portal

Wellbeing programme

Referral bonus

Work-life balance

Long service awards

Job summary

Europa Worldwide Group is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and monitor security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, protecting systems, networks, and data from threats.

You will collaborate with SOC Analysts and infrastructure teams, perform risk assessments and audits, develop security policies, and deliver training. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits at Europa Worldwide Group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of network, infrastructure, and application security.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms (both on-premises and cloud-based).
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Ability to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in IT security-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Provide security expertise in various IT projects to ensure secure implementations.
• Ownership, maintenance, and support of Cyber Security toolsets including On-Premises & Cloud.
• Collaborate with SOC Analysts, Network Security Engineers, Infra Engineers, and Support teams to embed security in new systems.
• Innovate and implement advanced security measures to protect systems, networks, and data.

Skills

Cyber security

Network security

Cloud security

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Tools

SIEM

Cloud security tools

On-Prem security tooling

Job description

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious and independently owned logistics business. We operate across three divisions - Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse – and our continued success has earned us a place in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three consecutive years.

With 15 sales offices across the UK and Ireland, plus a strong and expanding international footprint in Europe, and countries such as, Hong Kong, China, India, and Dubai, we’re investing heavily in our people, our infrastructure, and our future.

If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution genuinely makes an impact, Europa is a place where you can grow and thrive.

We are looking for

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and various cyber threats. By adhering to best practices and staying abreast of emerging threats and trends, the Cyber Security Engineer ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets. This role is critical in safeguarding Europa Worldwide Group's overall security posture and contributing to a robust and cohesive security strategy.

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive salary of between 600-700 ZAR per annum depending on experience.
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Benefits portal: where you access a wide range of exclusive discounts, company benefits, wellbeing resources and much more.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
• Referral Rewards: Generous referral bonus when you refer a friend to work with us!
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate and participate in IT security-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Provide security expertise in various IT projects to ensure secure implementations.
• Ownership, maintenance, and support of Cyber Security toolsets including On-Premises & Cloud.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals, such as SOC Analysts, Network Security Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Support teams to ensure that security is built into new systems and applications.
• Innovate and implement advanced security measures to protect systems, networks, and data, ensuring integration with existing IT infrastructure.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability audits to identify potential security threats and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather, analyse, and interpret publicly available information to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Create, update, and enforce security policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on security best practices and promote a culture of security awareness within the organization.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices and frameworks while staying current with emerging security trends and technologies.
• Provide BAU support for Cyber Security related tickets/incidents.
• Provide expert guidance on potential security impacts of new technologies and processes.
• Advise management and leadership teams on security strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to evaluate, integrate, and manage security solutions.
• Work under strict change control processes to ensure only authorised changes are carried out.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by their line manager, commensurate with the role.

Our Ideal Person:

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of network, infrastructure, and application security.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms (both on-premises and cloud-based).
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Ability to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigations.
• Experience responding to security incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• A collaborative mindset, comfortable working across IT and with external vendors.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
• Willingness to stay updated with evolving threats, tools, and technologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.

Please note - if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations.

Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.