Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Fully remote work arrangement

Annual training & conference budget

Distributed team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join its distributed engineering team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, build, and implement advanced security solutions for our global infrastructure, drive security initiatives, and automate security processes.

Responsibilities include threat modeling, incident response, and collaborating with software and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust security solutions for cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Automate security controls and operational tasks using scripting and IaC tools.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with software development and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices in the SDLC.
• Lead investigation and response to complex security incidents, ensuring minimal business impact.

Skills

Scripting & automation

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Security operations

Incident response

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Python

Go

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Container security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position focused on designing, building, and implementing advanced security solutions to protect the company's global infrastructure. You will be responsible for driving security initiatives, automating security processes, and ensuring the resilience and integrity of our digital assets. This role offers a unique chance for an experienced engineer to contribute to a cutting‑edge security program in a dynamic, remote‑first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust security solutions for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automate security controls and operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with software development and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices throughout the SDLC.
• Lead the investigation and response to complex security incidents, ensuring minimal business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or in a similar technical security role.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, and security operations .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Annual budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on challenging security problems with a talented, distributed team.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in cybersecurity.