Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Security Operations Lead

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Johannesburg to design and implement advanced security solutions for hybrid environments including Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant senior-level certifications, and proven experience in security architecture, operations, and compliance. Strong skills in threat detection, vulnerability management, and stakeholder engagement are essential. This full-time position offers a key role in enhancing organizational security posture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing security controls.
• Leadership in managing security operations and incident responses.
• Expertise in vulnerability management and risk advisory.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced security controls in hybrid environments.
• Oversee and optimize security platforms and incident management.
• Deliver security assurance through audits and compliance assessments.

Skills

Security architecture and engineering

Cloud security (Azure, Microsoft 365)

Threat detection and response

Identity and access management

Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)

Security awareness programs

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior-level certification

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-series certification

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer in Johannesburg to design and implement advanced security solutions for hybrid environments including Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant senior-level certifications, and proven experience in security architecture, operations, and compliance. Strong skills in threat detection, vulnerability management, and stakeholder engagement are essential. This full-time position offers a key role in enhancing organizational security posture.