Principal Security Engineer

Bc Tech; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Securelytics team in Durban. The role requires extensive technical leadership and expertise in cybersecurity solutions to enhance security strategies and manage complex incidents. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture, significantly impacting customer satisfaction and retention. This senior position demands strong experience, commitment to ongoing professional development, and proficiency in Microsoft and other security tools.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT, 10+ years in Cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in technical leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and serve as an escalation point for security issues.
• Collaborate with teams to execute cybersecurity measures.
• Deliver project reports and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Communication

Threat Management

Incident Response

Cybersecurity Solutions

Education

Cybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CASP+)

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Fortinet Security Tools

Sophos Security Tools

Job description

The Securelytics Principal Engineer will report to the Securelytics Business Unit Manager and work closely with the Securelytics Team.

The job function is split between two areas :

Solutions Architect for Security – perform a pre-sales function to design, architect, and scope security services and solutions.

This involves a detailed understanding of the Securelytics offering to the market and service catalogue.

Delivery – Work with the Securelytics team to deliver projects and services to customers.

Act as a senior escalation point to assist with incidents and requests.

Work with the team to enhance BCT's security offerings, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity defenses for BC Technologies and its customers.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

This role demands expertise in driving cutting-edge security technology and operations platforms from Microsoft, Fortinet, and Sophos.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support, serving as an escalation point for complex security issues.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of security personnel.
• Implement Information Security solutions as needed.
• Implement formal monthly reporting for services delivered.
• Support the team in Security Operations, Threat Detection & Incident Response, Threat Hunting & Vulnerability Management, Prevention and Risk Management, Risk identification and mitigation.

Solution Development and Pre-sales

• Provide detailed designs, architectures, bills of materials, high-level project plans, scope of works, and deliverables for proposals and projects.
• Present to customers, conduct demonstrations, proof of concept tests, and assessments.
• Provide input into contracts for service delivery.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with IT, Security, and Risk Management teams to enhance security strategies.
• Provide regular security reports to stakeholders, detailing progress and risk mitigation efforts.
• Collaborate with project managers, service delivery, and sales teams on security initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication via collaboration tools (Teams, CRM, Service Desk).

Stay updated with the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices. Define and implement SOPs, conduct vulnerability audits, and recommend innovative security solutions. Provide quality assurance for Security Operations outputs.

Key Performance Expectations

• Maintain a strong leadership presence, working in the office at least three days per week.
• Drive key performance metrics, achieve billable work hours, CRM tasks, and project milestones.
• Support employee satisfaction and retention, achieving upper quartile feedback.
• Align all work with project plans or SLAs, ensure prompt responses, keep documentation current, and foster continuous improvement.
• Drive accountability and ensure effective execution of security measures.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Highlight and communicate risks effectively.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and leadership growth.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 15 years in IT and 10 years in Cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in technical leadership roles.
• Expertise in Microsoft security tools (Azure Sentinel, Defender, Security Center).
• Deep understanding of TTPs in threat management.
• Experience managing complex security incidents.
• Certifications such as Fortinet FCSS/NSE7, Sophos Architect, CISSP, CISM, CASP+ or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (Popia, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO, CIS, NIST).
• Strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder education.

These responsibilities are not exhaustive.