Lead Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, vision benefits

Professional development budget

Leadership bonus potential

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Information Security Engineer to guide security engineering efforts in Paarl. This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security infrastructure and solutions to protect against sophisticated cyber threats.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee critical security projects, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security best practices across the IT landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security.
• 5-7 years of progressive information security engineering experience.
• Experience leading security projects and technical teams.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and management of enterprise security solutions.
• Mentor a team of information security engineers and oversee projects.
• Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and procedures.
• Oversee incident response, investigations, and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to embed security.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption.

Skills

Security leadership

Network security

Cloud security

Security architecture

Scripting/Automation

SIEM/EDR tools

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or InfoSec

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR tools

AWS/Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to guide their security engineering efforts in Paarl. This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security infrastructure and solutions to protect against sophisticated cyber threats. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee critical security projects, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security best practices across the IT landscape. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer to take on greater responsibility, drive security initiatives, and contribute to the strategic direction of cybersecurity within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise‑level security technologies and solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, providing technical expertise and project oversight.
• Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and procedures for infrastructure and applications.
• Oversee the incident response process, including leading investigations and ensuring effective remediation.
• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to embed security into all aspects of technology.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in information security engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading security projects and technical teams.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and security architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of scripting, automation, and security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance‑based incentives and potential leadership bonus.
• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the security engineering function.