Security Engineer II: Threat Response & DevSecOps

Shoprite Group of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Group of Companies is seeking a Network Security Engineer II to deliver and optimise cyber security engineering capabilities across platforms. You will translate security requirements into practical solutions, drive automation, threat intelligence integration and support secure, scalable technology environments.

Responsibilities include implementing controls, deploying SIEM/EDR/WAF/DLP and encryption, monitoring incidents, performing vulnerability assessments and contributing to

Qualifications

• Qualification in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field (advantageous).
• CISSP certification is essential.
• +4 years of cybersecurity experience with multiple security products (essential).
• Knowledge of cloud compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security (essential).
• Strong understanding of information security standards, architecture and models (essential).
• Hands-on automation and DevSecOps skills (essential).
• Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment orchestration (preferred).
• Experience in incident response and documenting threats (desired).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls across systems, networks, and platforms.
• Deploy and optimise security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IAM, WAF, DLP and encryption).
• Monitor for incidents and vulnerabilities; investigate and respond with relevant teams.
• Develop security standards, policies, and procedures; provide governance guidance.
• Automate security processes and embed security into DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering to embed security into system design and architecture.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat monitoring

DevSecOps

Automation

Incident response

Education

CISSP certification

Computer science / cybersecurity degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

WAF

IAM

PAM

DLP

Encryption

Firewalls

Job description

Shoprite Group of Companies is seeking a Network Security Engineer II to deliver and optimise cyber security engineering capabilities across platforms. You will translate security requirements into practical solutions, drive automation, threat intelligence integration and support secure, scalable technology environments.

Responsibilities include implementing controls, deploying SIEM/EDR/WAF/DLP and encryption, monitoring incidents, performing vulnerability assessments and contributing to