Remote Security Automation Engineer — Hands-on & Impactful

Redherd.io; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A top security engineering firm is seeking a Professional Services Engineer to collaborate with customers on security challenges. This role involves hands-on support, scripting for automation, and contributing to security tools. Ideal candidates have strong scripting skills and a background in networking, with excellent communication abilities. The position supports remote work but also allows for in-person collaboration in major South African hubs.

Qualifications

• Experience in scripting and automation.
• Understanding of security principles and attacker behavior.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their security challenges.
• Provide hands-on support and product demonstrations.
• Build tools and scripts to streamline operations.
• Research and develop new detection ideas.

Skills

Strong scripting / automation background (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Understanding of attacker behaviour

Solid grounding in networking

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A top security engineering firm is seeking a Professional Services Engineer to collaborate with customers on security challenges. This role involves hands-on support, scripting for automation, and contributing to security tools. Ideal candidates have strong scripting skills and a background in networking, with excellent communication abilities. The position supports remote work but also allows for in-person collaboration in major South African hubs.