Hybrid Lead Security Engineer: Architecture & Mentoring

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Technical training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Lead Security Engineer in Klerksdorp for a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence for critical project work. The ideal candidate will spearhead security architecture design and hands-on implementation, guiding a team of security engineers and ensuring a strong security posture across infrastructure and applications.

The role emphasizes leadership, cloud and network security expertise, and hands-on scripting (Python, Bash) to automate security tasks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of security engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and application security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust security architectures and solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers, overseeing project execution and technical direction.
• Manage and optimize security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms.
• Develop and enforce security best practices and coding standards for infrastructure and applications.
• Conduct security reviews of new systems and applications, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Respond to and lead the resolution of complex security incidents and threats.

Skills

Security leadership

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Hybrid work adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Python

Bash

SIEM

Firewalls/IDS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Lead Security Engineer in Klerksdorp for a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence for critical project work. The ideal candidate will spearhead security architecture design and hands-on implementation, guiding a team of security engineers and ensuring a strong security posture across infrastructure and applications.

The role emphasizes leadership, cloud and network security expertise, and hands-on scripting (Python, Bash) to automate security tasks,