Remote Lead Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote global team

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Home office stipend

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to design and drive the secure architecture for a cutting-edge SaaS platform. This fully remote role leads a team of security engineers, shaping the security strategy and technology roadmap while collaborating across product, development, and operations.

A strong leader with cloud security expertise will elevate our security posture and governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in information security engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of security principles, cryptography, network security, and application security.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability scanners, and EDR.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD security.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead a remote team.
• Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Relevant advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, cloud security certifications) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and enforce security engineering best practices and standards across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a team of information security engineers with technical guidance.
• Architect and implement IAM, encryption, network security, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee CI/CD security and secure coding practices.
• Lead incident response efforts for complex security incidents and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to embed security across the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to enhance our security posture.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud architecture

Cryptography

IaC Terraform

CI/CD security

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS

Tools

SIEM

EDR

WAF

Vulnerability Scanners

IDS/IPS

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge SaaS provider, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Information Security Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is crucial for defining and implementing the security architecture and infrastructure that protects our client's innovative platform and sensitive customer data. You will lead a team of security engineers, drive the adoption of advanced security technologies, and ensure the resilience and integrity of our security systems. As a remote-first leader, you will foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture, irrespective of geographical location. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned security professional to take on a leadership role and make a substantial impact on the security posture of a rapidly growing technology company, all while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and enforce security engineering best practices and standards across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a team of information security engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Architect and implement robust security solutions, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee the security aspects of the CI/CD pipeline and ensure secure coding practices.
• Lead incident response efforts for complex security incidents, including forensic analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to embed security throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies and tools to enhance our security posture.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements, translating them into actionable security strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in information security engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of security principles, cryptography, network security, and application security.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability scanners, and EDR.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD security.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead a remote team.
• Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Relevant advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, cloud security certifications) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and implement cutting-edge security solutions.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity with a global team.
• Highly competitive salary, bonus structure, and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the security engineering function.
• Company-provided hardware and home office stipend.
• 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan with company match.