Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in Durban to drive advanced security initiatives and mentor a team of engineers. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions across networks, endpoints, and data protection, ensuring secure IT operations.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing threat mitigation. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, strong cloud security know-how, and certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 7+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking, OS concepts and cloud security principles.
• Experience with security architecture reviews and threat modeling; relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of cybersecurity systems and controls.
• Architect and implement network, endpoint, and data loss protection solutions.
• Oversee security tooling (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, scanners) and keep them updated.
• Conduct security assessments, pentests, and code reviews; mentor engineers.
• Provide guidance and stay ahead of emerging threats with proactive defenses.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Automation scripting (Python, Bash)

Threat modeling

Security architecture reviews

Mentoring / team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive technical security initiatives in Durban . In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure and data. You will lead a team of engineers, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into all aspects of IT operations. This is a pivotal role for a hands-on technical leader passionate about cybersecurity and eager to tackle complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust cybersecurity systems and controls.
• Architect and implement solutions for network security, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention.
• Oversee the management of security tools, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• Conduct technical security assessments, penetration testing, and security code reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity engineers.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and technologies, recommending and implementing proactive defenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud security principles (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
• Proven experience with security architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Relevant certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CCSP are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences in Durban .
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
• A dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.