Principal Security Engineer (Remote-First)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Tempo pieno

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Stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Development budget

Home office allowance

Remote culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead security architecture for a fully remote, global product suite. You will shape security strategy, design scalable, secure systems, and mentor engineers across multiple teams to enforce DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in security engineering, deep cloud and application security expertise, and strong programming skills in Python/Go/Java/C++. You will influence technical direction in a remote-first culture.

Competenze

• 12+ years in security engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience designing security solutions at scale in SaaS/cloud-native environments.
• Strong programming/scripting in Python/Go/Java/C++.
• Experience with remote, distributed teams.

Mansioni

• Lead design and deployment of security solutions across apps, infra and cloud.
• Architect scalable secure systems and promote best practices.
• Drive secure coding and DevSecOps across the org.
• Mentor engineers and influence security direction.
• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling and pentesting for critical systems.
• Develop security automation for vulnerability management and incident response.
• Stay abreast of threats and adapt defenses accordingly.
• Collaborate to set standards for security engineering.
• Respond to incidents with mitigation strategies.
• Lead security initiatives from strategic and hands-on perspective.

Conoscenze

Python

Go

Java

C++

Cloud security

Application security

Network security

Cryptography

IAM

Security architecture

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Information Security

Strumenti

Kubernetes

CI/CD security

Threat modeling

Vulnerability management

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leader in innovative software solutions, is seeking an exceptionally experienced and forward-thinking Principal Security Engineer to join their elite, fully remote team. This senior role is critical for driving the security engineering strategy, designing, and implementing robust security solutions across our product ecosystem. As a remote-first expert, you will be instrumental in shaping security best practices, architecting secure systems, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in a wide array of security domains, a passion for tackling complex challenges, and a proven ability to influence technical direction. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest levels of security for our global user base. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, fully remote culture that empowers individuals to excel and contribute meaningfully to our mission. This is a unique opportunity to lead security initiatives from a strategic, hands-on perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced security engineering solutions for applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Architect and implement scalable, resilient, and secure systems, focusing on automation and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles throughout the engineering organization.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate new security technologies and tools to enhance our security posture.
• Conduct in-depth security reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing for critical systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain security automation frameworks for vulnerability management, compliance, and incident response.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to security and development teams.
• Contribute to security architecture decisions, setting standards and best practices for engineering.
• Investigate and respond to complex security incidents, developing mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, proactively incorporating learnings into our defenses.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; equivalent practical experience is also considered.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in security engineering, with a significant portion in a principal or lead role.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple security domains, including application security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, cryptography, and IAM.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions at scale, preferably in a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
• Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++).
• Expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with container security, orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and CI/CD security integration.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence technical discussions.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package, including significant stock options and bonuses.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Substantial budget for professional development, including conferences and advanced training.
• Home office setup allowance and ongoing technical support.
• Opportunity to shape the security direction of a growing technology company.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and research.
• A highly collaborative and innovative fully remote work culture.