Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to protect the organization's digital infrastructure from home.

You will lead incident response, automate security controls, and collaborate across development and operations to integrate security best practices, while staying ahead of emerging threats in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM systems.
• Develop and automate security controls and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth security analysis of systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the development and operational lifecycles.
• Stay current with threat intelligence and emerging security technologies to provide proactive defense strategies.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Threat detection

Incident response

Remote work communication

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Container security

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to protect the organization's digital infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in threat detection, incident response, and the proactive enhancement of our security posture, all from the comfort of your own home. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on complex security challenges and is passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM systems.
• Develop and automate security controls and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth security analysis of systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the development and operational lifecycles.
• Stay current with threat intelligence and emerging security technologies to provide proactive defense strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Expertise in network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a global team on challenging cybersecurity projects.