Remote Cybersecurity Engineer: Threat Defense & Automation

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare coverage

Remote work allowance

Professional certifications

Flexible hours

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote team, based operationally out of Tembisa. You will design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure that protects digital assets, working on threat mitigation and proactive defense measures.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of experts to uphold a robust security framework that supports global operations and the integrity of sensitive data, while pursuing ongoing learning and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering or similar role.
• Proficiency with cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, cryptography, and SIEM systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a distributed, remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate potential threats.
• Develop and refine incident response plans and procedures, and participate in forensic investigations.
• Implement and maintain security policies and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Automate security processes and tasks using scripting and programming languages.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to enhance defensive capabilities.

Skills

Cloud security

Python

PowerShell

Bash

SIEM

Networking

Cryptography

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote team, based operationally out of Tembisa. You will design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure that protects digital assets, working on threat mitigation and proactive defense measures.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of experts to uphold a robust security framework that supports global operations and the integrity of sensitive data, while pursuing ongoing learning and professional