Remote Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1.982.000 - 2.972.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security systems for a global organization. You will work on advanced threat protection, automation, and secure architectures in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering, strong cloud security (AWS/Azure), network security, and experience with SIEMs, firewalls, and incident response. Certifications such as CISSP/CCSP are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience designing and managing security infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure) and network security.

Aufgaben

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms.
• Develop and implement security automation scripts and solutions to enhance efficiency and response times.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and provide recommendations for hardening systems and networks.
• Lead incident response efforts for complex security breaches, performing root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all stages of the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

Kenntnisse

Cybersecurity engineering

Network security

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

SIEM

Security automation

Python

PowerShell

Incident response

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

Firewall technologies

IDS/IPS

Cloud security tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cybersecurity Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems that protect the organization's infrastructure and data from advanced cyber threats. You will be responsible for engineering secure solutions, automating security processes, and contributing to the overall security architecture. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in cybersecurity technologies and a passion for innovation in a remote work environment. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects and make a significant impact on the company's security posture from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms.
• Develop and implement security automation scripts and solutions to enhance efficiency and response times.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and provide recommendations for hardening systems and networks.
• Lead incident response efforts for complex security breaches, performing root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all stages of the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related technical security role.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex security infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SANS GIAC are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health benefits package.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies in a collaborative, global team.