Lead Security Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to spearhead security initiatives from George, Western Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced security architectures and drive the organization’s security roadmap. This role emphasizes risk mitigation, compliance with standards, and leadership across distributed teams.

The position offers fully remote work flexibility with competitive compensation and opportunities to work with cutting-edge security technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or lead engineer role.
• Experience designing and implementing complex security infrastructures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation.
• Deep understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), endpoint security, and application security.
• Experience with security assessment methodologies and tools.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, IAM, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams is a plus.
• Willingness to engage with security challenges relevant to George area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions and architectures.
• Oversee the management and tuning of security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, and SIEM systems.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers and analysts.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Ensure security compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the DevOps lifecycle.

Skills

Security leadership

Mentoring

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

DevSecOps collaboration

Policy development

Cryptography & IAM

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

SIEM

AWS/Azure security tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Security Engineer to spearhead their information security initiatives from their operational hub in George, Western Cape . This is a crucial role responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security architectures and systems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of cybersecurity principles and a proven track record of leading security projects. You will be instrumental in defining the organization’s security roadmap, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards. This position offers a fully remote working arrangement, providing exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to contribute from anywhere. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of digital protection for a rapidly growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions and architectures.


• Oversee the management and tuning of security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, and SIEM systems.


• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems.


• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.


• Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.


• Mentor and guide junior security engineers and analysts.


• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s security posture.


• Ensure security compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the DevOps lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.


• 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or lead engineer role.


• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex security infrastructures.


• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.


• Deep understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), endpoint security, and application security.


• Experience with security assessment methodologies and tools.


• Strong knowledge of cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and data loss prevention (DLP).


• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.


• Experience working with geographically distributed teams is a plus.


• Willingness to engage with security challenges relevant to businesses operating from or impacting George .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Full remote work flexibility.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous allowance for professional development, certifications, and conferences.


• Retirement savings plan with company matching.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies.


• A culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being.