Lead Information Security Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Information Security Engineer to spearhead security engineering efforts in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will lead a team of engineers, architect enterprise security, and drive automation while overseeing incident response and security policy development.

The role demands 8+ years in information security with leadership experience, strong cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure) and proficiency in scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 8+ years in information security engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying complex security infrastructure.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure), network security, and endpoint security.
• Strong experience with SIEM, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001) and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and remote-team mentoring skills.
• Advanced certifications (CISSP, CCSP, GIAC) valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information security engineers.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Develop and deploy security automation to improve operations.
• Architect and oversee secure cloud implementations (AWS, Azure).
• Lead incident response for major breaches, including forensics and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to embed security in SDLC.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Security Architecture

Cloud Security

SIEM

Incident Response

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Threat Modeling

Communication

Mentoring (Remote)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Advanced certifications (CISSP/CCSP/GIAC)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Endpoint Protection

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Information Security Engineer to spearhead their security engineering efforts. This is a critical, fully remote role requiring extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions. You will lead a team of engineers, setting technical direction, and ensuring the highest standards of security are maintained across the organization's digital infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and deploying security technologies, developing automation to enhance security operations, and responding to complex security incidents. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, working from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in protecting sensitive data, mitigating sophisticated threats, and contributing to the overall security strategy. Your leadership and technical acumen will be vital in building a resilient and secure digital future for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information security engineers.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Develop and deploy security automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Lead incident response efforts for major security breaches, including forensics and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and application development teams to ensure security is embedded in the SDLC.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven experience in architecting and deploying complex security infrastructure.
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure), network security, and endpoint security.
• Strong experience with SIEM solutions, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor a technical team effectively in a remote setting.
• Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or GIAC are highly valued.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Fully remote working opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant budget for professional development and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• Opportunity to lead a talented team and drive strategic security initiatives.
• Company-provided equipment and home office support.