Cybersecurity Engineer

Elixirr Digital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

Elixirr Digital is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard innovative web solutions. The role involves designing and implementing security measures, performing vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with teams to ensure best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity and relevant certifications, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Benefits

Employee Stock Options

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Full medical checkups

Multi-sport card

Budget for tech equipment

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Security Center and Microsoft Security.
• Expertise in Cybersecurity and Network Security.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures for web applications.
• Assessing and analyzing clients' cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Infrastructure Protection

Application Protection

Azure Security

Data Encryption

DevSecOps

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate)

Tools

Azure Security Center

Mimecast

Meraki

Job description

You have a strong technical background in cybersecurity? You feel at home protecting both front-end and back-end environments? You implement secure, scalable, and clean solutions with attention to detail?

Join Elixirr Digital as a Cybersecurity Engineer and help safeguard innovative, scalable web solutions for the future!

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect serverless, web-based applications and infrastructure. Your role will involve securing systems and networks, performing vulnerability assessments, and deploying advanced security tools. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into development processes and infrastructure.

At Elixirr Digital, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools, grow alongside a team of talented professionals, and make a lasting impact in diverse industries.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assessing and analyzing clients' existing cybersecurity controls, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
2. Defining and implementing security controls and developing target operating models to meet business needs.
3. Designing and executing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including expenditure planning for security improvements.
4. Developing and maintaining security policies, protocols, and procedures aligned with industry standards and best practices.
5. Creating operational implementation plans and overseeing technology transformation projects.
6. Leading high-level discussions with clients regarding security posture, especially within the Microsoft stack, and broader security landscapes.
7. Collaborating with the consulting team on cybersecurity strategies and initiatives.
8. Providing guidance and technical leadership to the team.

Technologies and skills we expect:

• Experience with Azure Security Center and Microsoft Security, including dashboard review, identity, data, and system security controls.
• Expertise in Cybersecurity and Network Security, focusing on infrastructure and application protection.
• Experience reviewing and optimizing Wavenet MSSP implementations and use cases.
• Familiarity with security consoles and tools like Mimecast and Meraki.
• Ability to develop cybersecurity strategies based on assessments and findings.

Nice to have:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM and data encryption.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with DevSecOps practices to streamline secure development and deployment processes.

We could be a perfect fit if you:

Wonder why Elixirr Digital is the best place to work? We provide flexible, customizable benefits, including Employee Stock Options, Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), full medical checkups, Multi-sport card, and an additional budget for tech equipment. We value your achievements and efforts and aim to reward you fairly.

Intrigued? Apply now!