Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive remote work setup and st

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive security engineering initiatives and mentor a team in a fully remote setup.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise and a strategic mindset to design, implement, and govern enterprise security across networks, cloud, and applications. You will collaborate cross-functionally to elevate the organisation's security posture and ensure compliance across platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Deep expertise in network, cloud and application security.
• Proficient in scripting for automation.
• Experience with security frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Architect and implement secure network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Develop and enforce security coding standards and best practices for applications and infrastructure.
• Oversee cloud security controls for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity Eng

Security Architecture

Cloud Security

Network Security

Application Security

Python

PowerShell

Compliance frameworks

Communication

Project Management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM (Splunk)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead their security engineering initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the specified regions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the organization's network, systems, and data from evolving threats. This role requires a strategic mindset, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of security professionals. Join us to build and maintain a resilient security posture in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Architect and implement secure network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Develop and enforce security coding standards and best practices for applications and infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation and management of cloud security controls for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Conduct security reviews of new systems and services before deployment.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Deep expertise in network security, cloud security, and application security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support and stipends.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Access to leading-edge cybersecurity technologies and continuous learning opportunities.