Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join a fully remote security team. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions across cloud, on‑prem, and CI/CD environments.

You will lead security initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with NIST/ISO27001 while collaborating with a distributed team worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering with architecture focus.
• Experience with cloud, network and app security.
• Scripting skills for automation (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
• Knowledge of NIST/ISO27001 compliance and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM).
• Lead cloud security strategies for AWS/Azure/GCP and hybrid setups.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and pen testing.
• Integrate security into CI/CD and DevOps pipelines.
• Respond to incidents and provide remediation guidance.
• Automate security processes with scripting and tooling.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain security documentation and architecture diagrams.

Skills

Security architecture

Cybersecurity engineering

Cloud security

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote security team. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure and data. You will lead initiatives related to network security, cloud security, and application security, ensuring a robust defense against sophisticated threats. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex security engineering projects. As a fully remote position, this role offers the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere, requiring strong self-discipline and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a distributed team. You will be instrumental in shaping and maintaining our client's advanced cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.
• Developing and managing security strategies for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
• Conducting thorough security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.
• Leading the integration of security into the CI/CD pipeline and DevOps practices.
• Responding to and investigating complex security incidents, providing expert technical guidance for remediation.
• Automating security processes using scripting and other tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending new security technologies and solutions.
• Mentoring junior security engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive security documentation and architecture diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong emphasis on security architecture and implementation.
• Extensive experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and application security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security automation.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response platforms.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, IAM, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience working effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Relevant advanced security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or equivalent.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team. Our client is committed to fostering a secure digital future and provides the tools and support necessary for success.