Security Engineer - Network & Cyber Defense for SKA Systems

SARAO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SARAO seeks a detail-oriented Security Engineer in Cape Town to protect telescope hardware, network, and IT systems. You will plan, design, implement, and monitor security controls, ensuring secure configuration and governance across multiple networks.

Responsibilities include managing the Network Security Operations Center, conducting vulnerability assessments, and driving security improvements. Collaboration with IT and facilities teams is essential to maintain cybersecurity resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent.
• CCNP or CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.
• 5 years of IT networking with network security, threat management and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of Network Security Operations Center.
• Run vulnerability scanning and internal security audits/penetration testing.
• Monitor security incidents and report performance, improvements.
• Analyze incidents and remediation actions from scans and alerts.
• Manage devices, hardware and software assets with security profiles.
• Develop and deploy network security policies and designs.
• Contribute to cybersecurity strategy and governance implementation.
• Integrate IT systems deployment with security policies.

Skills

IT networking

Network security

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

CCNP

CompTIA Security+

Job description

SARAO seeks a detail-oriented Security Engineer in Cape Town to protect telescope hardware, network, and IT systems. You will plan, design, implement, and monitor security controls, ensuring secure configuration and governance across multiple networks.

Responsibilities include managing the Network Security Operations Center, conducting vulnerability assessments, and driving security improvements. Collaboration with IT and facilities teams is essential to maintain cybersecurity resilience.