Lead Information Security Engineer

Placements24; East London; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Leadership opportunity

Cutting-edge technologies

Generous vacation

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, South Africa seeks a seasoned Lead Information Security Engineer to drive enterprise security design and operations. You will lead a team of security engineers, setting standards, and delivering robust architectures to defend critical assets.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in leadership. You’ll collaborate across functions to embed security into SDLC and operations, while advancing cutting-edge security

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years in information security engineering with at least 2 in leadership.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level security solutions and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of information security engineers.
• Oversee deployment and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security.
• Develop and enforce security engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into system development and operational processes.
• Manage security projects from conception through to implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Security architecture

Network security

Cloud security

Cryptography

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Master's degree (CS/InfoSec)

Outils

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint security

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Information Security Engineer to oversee their security engineering initiatives in East London . This senior role involves guiding the design, implementation, and management of robust security infrastructure and solutions that protect the organization's assets. You will lead a team of security engineers, drive innovation in security technologies, and ensure that security measures are effective against evolving threats. This is a critical leadership position for a seasoned engineer ready to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level security solutions and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of information security engineers.
• Oversee the deployment and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security.
• Develop and enforce security engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into system development and operational processes.
• Manage security projects from conception through to implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in information security engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in network security, system security, cryptography, and cloud security.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Significant leadership opportunity within the security domain in East London.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and professional development.
• Generous vacation policy and retirement plan.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a stable organization.