Lead Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, vision insurance

Budget for professional development

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to guide security initiatives in a fully remote capacity. This senior role requires designing and managing advanced security solutions, leading a team of security engineers, and shaping security practices across the organization.

You will mentor staff, drive innovation in security technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information security engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical security teams and projects.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security tasks (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security infrastructure, including networks, systems, and applications.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Manage and oversee security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Drive incident response activities, including analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud security

Security leadership

Python scripting

Automation

Incident response

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or Info Security

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IAM

Vulnerability mgmt

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to guide their technical security efforts within a fully remote capacity. This senior role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions that protect the organization's critical assets. You will lead a team of security engineers, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation in security technologies and practices. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity challenges. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of security engineering in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security infrastructure, including networks, systems, and applications.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Manage and oversee security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Drive incident response activities, including analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information security engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical security teams and projects.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security tasks (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Unlimited paid time off and a culture that supports work-life balance.