Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly setup and support

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Information Security Engineer to join a remote team supporting Centurion operations. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect critical IT assets and data, while mitigating complex cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or CS background, 6+ years in information security, and hands-on experience with cloud and network security, scripting for automation, and certifications such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on information security engineering experience.
• Expertise in network security architecture, cloud security, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and common attack vectors.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain security infrastructure (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Develop and automate security processes and tools.
• Conduct security analyses, risk assessments, and threat modeling.
• Lead incident response investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with development and operations to embed security in SDLC/DevOps.
• Research emerging threats and technologies; implement defenses.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Security protocols & cryptography

Incident response

Certifications (CISSP/CCSP/OSCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Information Security Engineer to join their dynamic team, operating remotely to serve their operations in Centurion . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated security solutions that protect critical IT infrastructure and sensitive data. You will be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating complex cyber threats, ensuring the resilience of our systems against an ever-evolving threat landscape. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically proficient engineer passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization that values proactive security measures and continuous technological advancement in Information Security .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
• Develop and automate security processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth security analysis, risk assessments, and threat modeling for new and existing systems.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC and DevOps pipelines.
• Research emerging security threats and technologies, recommending and implementing appropriate defenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in Information Security Engineering .
• Expertise in network security architecture, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and common attack vectors.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or OSCP are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Excellent remote working setup and support.
• Full spectrum of health and wellness benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and a highly skilled team, supporting Centurion operations remotely.