Lead Information Security Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Information Security Engineer to join a fully remote team overseeing security operations that support a Kimberley presence. You will design, implement, and manage enterprise security solutions while mentoring engineers and advancing the organization’s defensive posture in a global digital landscape.

The role requires 8+ years in information security engineering with at least 3 in a lead capacity, strong cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and leadership abilities

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent extensive experience.
• 8+ years in information security engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM).
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust security systems and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, fostering best practices and technical excellence.
• Architect and deploy security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Oversee incident response efforts, ensuring timely and thorough resolution of security breaches.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to enhance the organization's defensive capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud security

Incident response

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

EDR

IAM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to join their pioneering fully remote team, overseeing security operations that support their presence in Kimberley . This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and driving the evolution of the company's security infrastructure. You will be instrumental in protecting critical systems and data against sophisticated threats in a dynamic, global digital landscape. This is a premier opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead and innovate in a fully remote, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust security systems and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide a team of information security engineers, fostering best practices and technical excellence.
• Architect and deploy security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Oversee incident response efforts, ensuring timely and thorough resolution of security breaches.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to enhance the organization's defensive capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 8+ years of experience in information security engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM).
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and equity options.
• Fully remote work environment offering ultimate flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for continuous professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the direction of security for a global organization.