Cyber Security Engineer

reversidesoftwaresolutionspt; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Reverside is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Identity & Access Platforms team in Johannesburg. The role focuses on implementing, configuring, securing, and operating identity governance and access management platforms across the organisation.

You will manage Active Directory, implement SAML/OpenID Connect, and support Keycloak/Entra ID for secure identity services. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AD administration, strong IAM knowledge, and hands-on AWS/Azure experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Active Directory administration and support.
• Experience with IAM, authentication protocols, and identity services.
• Knowledge of SAML and OpenID Connect is desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and identity providers like Keycloak/Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Active Directory and identity platforms.
• Implement and maintain authentication protocols (SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Support identity providers such as Keycloak and Entra ID.
• Ensure secure integration and operation of identity services.
• Troubleshoot identity, authentication, and access-related issues.
• Apply IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, and least-privilege principles.
• Collaborate with security teams to support business objectives.
• Support hybrid infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operating systems.

Skills

Active Directory administration

IAM

PAM

Zero Trust

OpenID Connect

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Keycloak

Entra ID

AWS

Azure

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/26/2026

Reverside is an established IT services provider deliveringSoftware Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and SystemsSupport solutions. We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join theIdentity & Access Platforms team. The role focuses on implementing,configuring, securing, and operating identity governance and access managementplatforms across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Active Directory and identityplatforms.
  
• Implementand maintain authentication protocols including SAML and OpenID Connect.
  
• Support identity providers such as Keycloak andEntra ID.
  
• Ensure secure integration and operation ofidentity services.
  
• Troubleshoot identity, authentication, andaccess-related issues.
  
• Implement IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, andleast-privilege principles.
  
• Apply JIT/JEA practices to strengthen identitysecurity.
  
• Collaborate with technical and security teams tosupport business objectives.
  
• Support hybrid infrastructure, cloud platforms,and operating systems.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in InformationTechnology.
  
• 5+ years’ experience in Active Directoryadministration and support.
  
• Strong knowledge of IAM and authenticationprotocols.
  
• Experience with SAML and OpenID Connect.
  
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and networkingfundamentals.
  
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
  
• Keycloak experience is advantageous.
  
• Entra ID experience is advantageous.
  

Technical Knowledge

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  
• SAML & OpenID Connect
  
• DNS & DHCP
  
• DevOps
  
• Security & Compliance
  
• Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems