Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Lead cutting-edge projects

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to steer security engineering from a fully remote capacity. This senior role drives architecture, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's cybersecurity posture.

You will shape advanced security solutions, protect data and systems, and guide a distributed team toward security excellence in a dynamic environment. This leadership role emphasizes vision, collaboration, and impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in CS/Cybersecurity.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, security operations and application security.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of complex cybersecurity solutions and infra.
• Architect and implement security controls for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Develop security automation scripts and tools for ops efficiency and response.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify and mitigate weaknesses.
• Oversee incident response, forensics, and post-incident analysis.
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud security

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

IaC (Terraform, Ansible)

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in CS/C cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an accomplished Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead their security engineering efforts in a fully remote capacity. This senior role is integral to designing, implementing, and managing the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure and initiatives. You will be instrumental in developing advanced security solutions, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems against evolving threats. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of our client's security landscape from anywhere, fostering innovation and excellence in a distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex cybersecurity solutions and infrastructure.
• Architect and implement robust security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises systems.
• Develop and refine security automation scripts and tools to enhance operational efficiency and response capabilities.
• Conduct in-depth threat modeling and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses.
• Oversee incident response activities, forensic investigations, and post-incident analysis.
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership across security projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on architecture and implementation.
• Deep understanding of network security , cryptography, security operations, and application security.
• Proven experience with cloud security best practices and security tools for major cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge security projects and make a substantial impact.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and innovation.