Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in Mahikeng, North West. You will lead the design, implementation, and management of the company's cybersecurity infrastructure, guiding a team of engineers to protect critical data and systems.

The role requires driving security initiatives and fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization. The successful candidate will oversee security architecture, threat intelligence, incident response, and SDLC security integration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT or related field
• Minimum of 7 years in cybersecurity engineering and architecture
• Experience leading technical teams and managing security projects
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and application security
• Strong threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident management practices
• Proficiency in security scripting and automation tools
• Experience with SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR platforms
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmaps across the organization
• Architect, deploy, and manage security solutions including firewalls, SIEM, and EDR
• Oversee threat intelligence programs and mitigate emerging threats
• Mentor and manage a team of cybersecurity engineers
• Conduct security audits and penetration testing to remediate vulnerabilities
• Develop incident response plans and lead response during incidents
• Integrate security into SDLC and infrastructure projects
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Evaluate new security technologies and methodologies
• Champion security awareness across the organization

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Network security

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Incident management

Security scripting

Automation tooling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology firm seeking a proactive and innovative Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join their established security division in Mahikeng, North West . This leadership position involves overseeing the design, implementation, and management of the company's cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring the protection of critical data and systems against evolving threats. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization's security posture, leading a team of skilled security professionals. You will be responsible for architecting secure solutions, driving security initiatives, and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the company. This role is crucial for maintaining trust with clients and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Architect, deploy, and manage advanced security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
• Oversee the threat intelligence program, proactively identifying and mitigating emerging threats.
• Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop and refine incident response plans, leading response efforts during security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and methodologies.
• Champion security awareness training and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing complex security projects.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and application security.
• Strong understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident management processes.
• Proficiency in security scripting and automation tools.
• Experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and EDR platforms.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security, or cloud security certifications are a strong advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of this role, along with performance-based bonuses. Employees receive excellent health benefits, a generous retirement fund, and ample paid time off. Opportunities for professional development, including advanced certifications and conference attendance, are readily available. This position is based in our state-of-the-art facility in Mahikeng, North West , offering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Join a team that values security expertise and provides the resources necessary to excel.