Cyber Security Engineer

Reverside; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will manage Active Directory, integrate authentication protocols, and support cloud identities while promoting Zero Trust and least-privilege principles. Hybrid work and collaboration with security teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification and 5+ years in Active Directory administration and support.
• Strong knowledge of IAM and authentication protocols including SAML and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and identity providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Active Directory and identity platforms.
• Implement and maintain authentication protocols including SAML and 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.
• Implement IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, and least-privilege principles.
• Apply JIT/JEA practices to strengthen identity security.
• Collaborate with technical and security teams to support business objectives.
• Support hybrid infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operating systems.

Skills

Active Directory

IAM

SAML

OpenID Connect

DNS

DHCP

Networking fundamentals

AWS

Azure

Keycloak

Entra ID

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Keycloak

Entra ID

Job description

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

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

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