Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Remote work

Leadership impact

Training opportunities

Cutting-edge security infra

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead advanced security initiatives. The role supports remote work with ties to Benoni and involves architecting, implementing, and managing complex security solutions to defend against threats.

You will lead a team of engineers, mentor juniors, and drive innovation in security technology and strategy. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a passion for building

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Deep expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement robust enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, providing technical direction.
• Develop and maintain security infrastructure, including network and cloud security.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into SDLC and projects.
• Stay abreast of threats and vulnerabilities, recommending countermeasures.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Network security

Cloud security (AWS, Azure)

Endpoint security

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Cloud security tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead their advanced security initiatives, supporting remote work with ties to Benoni . This senior role involves architecting, implementing, and managing complex security solutions to protect the organization against sophisticated cyber threats. You will lead a team of engineers, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation in security technology and strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, leadership capabilities, and a passion for building resilient and secure systems in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement robust enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Develop and maintain security infrastructure, including network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Oversee the implementation of security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the SDLC and infrastructure projects.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, proactively recommending and implementing countermeasures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering , with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Deep expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and endpoint security solutions.
• Proven ability to architect and implement complex security systems.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence , incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Full remote work flexibility, empowering autonomy and work-life balance.
• Leadership role with significant impact on organizational security.
• Access to advanced training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the cutting-edge security infrastructure for our operations.