Lead Information Security Engineer

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Lead Information Security Engineer to join our technology department. This senior role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security systems and infrastructure.

You will evaluate new security technologies, develop security standards, and guide the engineering team while mentoring junior engineers and influencing architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced security systems and infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies.
• Develop security standards and guide the engineering team.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence architectural decisions.
• Collaborate to protect digital assets and ensure data integrity.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to join their esteemed technology department in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal . This senior role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security systems and infrastructure. You will be responsible for evaluating and recommending new security technologies, developing security standards, and guiding the engineering team. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in areas such as network security, cloud security, and cryptography, coupled with a strategic mindset. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about building secure and resilient systems. You will play a key role in protecting our client's digital assets and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data. The opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence architectural decisions makes this a rewarding career move. Work within a collaborative environment in beautiful Durban , contributing to the forefront of cybersecurity engineering.