Network Security Engineer

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join their team in Gqeberha. This crucial role involves protecting IT systems and data from security threats. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT, along with 5+ years of cybersecurity experience. Responsibilities include implementing security measures, managing compliance, and conducting risk assessments to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of digital assets. The company offers a full-time position focused on continual improvement of security protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity.
• Experience with security compliance policies, threat modelling, secure code review and risk analysis.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and ISO Standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and enhancement of Information Security Management policies.
• Implement and manage security solutions including system hardening and mobile device management.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and monitor security alerts.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Analysis

Security Compliance Policies

Microsoft On-Premises and Cloud Technologies

Third-Party Risk Management

Contemporary Privacy Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 01/12/2026

• Original Job Title IT Security Specialist
• Date Opened 01/12/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Security Engineer to join our Client's team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the organization’s IT systems, applications, and data from security threats and breaches. This role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving information security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our digital assets in a global business environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, implementation, and enhancement of Information Security Management policies and controls.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to enterprise systems, applications, data, and third-party vendors.
• Perform security threat modelling, risk assessments, and security control enhancement initiatives.
• Implement and manage security solutions including system hardening, mobile device management, antivirus, data loss prevention, SaaS security, and secure remote access.
• Ensure secure integration of SaaS and cloud-based solutions, including identity provider integrations.
• Monitor and govern systems, services, applications, and data using security tools.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, monitor security alerts, assess risks, and prioritize remediation activities.
• Track mitigation plans and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, reports, training materials, and user guides.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare security compliance and audit data.
• Act as a subject matter expert for new security tools, including evaluation, deployment, and control testing.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, IT teams, architects, and business leaders.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to individuals and teams.
• Provide regular project updates to IT leadership and support the broader IT strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related.
• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity.
• Experience with security compliance policies, threat modelling, secure code review and risk analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft On-Premises and Cloud Technologies.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and ISO Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Contemporary Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA etc.).