Senior Cyber Security Engineer — Cloud, SIEM & IR

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in South Africa seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain robust security controls across enterprise environments.

You will monitor threats, perform vulnerability assessments, and drive governance with stakeholders across cloud and on‑prem networks including Azure and AWS.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with SIEM, endpoint security, IAM and Zero Trust, and communicates effectively with technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Relevant Cyber Security certifications are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and controls.
• Experience implementing security technologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Implement security best practices across networks, applications, and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to improve security posture.
• Contribute to security governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cyber Security principles

Frameworks & best practices

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Analytical & problem solving

Security governance experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field

Relevant Cyber Security certifications advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

SIEM

Endpoint Security

Threat Detection tools

Azure Security

AWS Security

Job description

Network Contracting in South Africa seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain robust security controls across enterprise environments.

You will monitor threats, perform vulnerability assessments, and drive governance with stakeholders across cloud and on‑prem networks including Azure and AWS.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with SIEM, endpoint security, IAM and Zero Trust, and communicates effectively with technical and business teams.