Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Modern office facilities

Supportive team in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Engineer in Durban to design, deploy, and maintain robust security infrastructure protecting sensitive data and systems. You will work with IT operations and development teams to embed security best practices across the organization.

The role requires hands-on security experience, including network security technologies, cloud awareness, and scripting, with opportunities for training and professional development in cybersecurity in a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on information security engineering experience.
• Hands-on with network security technologies and protocols.
• Python or PowerShell scripting is a plus.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) valued.
• Strong understanding of threat landscapes and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security).
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify gaps.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and diagrams.
• Monitor alerts and respond to potential incidents in a timely manner.
• Automate security tasks using scripting to improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance to IT teams on security best practices.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Network security

Security scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Threat intelligence awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Information Security Engineer to join their growing security team in Durban . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure that protects the company's sensitive data and systems. You will work on a variety of security technologies, ensuring that our defenses are robust and up-to-date against emerging threats. This is a hands-on position perfect for an engineer who is passionate about cybersecurity, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture. You will collaborate closely with IT operations, development teams, and other stakeholders to embed security best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including network diagrams and security policies.
• Monitor security alerts and events, and perform timely analysis and response to potential incidents.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and other tools to improve efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams on security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Information Security Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies and protocols.
• Proficiency in security scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of threat landscapes and security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in cybersecurity.
• Exposure to a wide range of security technologies and challenges.
• A supportive team environment in a growing organization in Durban .
• Access to modern office facilities and amenities.