Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Home office allowance

Professional development

Challenging security projects

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join a distributed security team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced security solutions that protect critical digital infrastructure and data.

You will lead efforts across cloud and on-prem environments, automate security processes with Python and Bash, and guide incident response while collaborating with DevSecOps practices to strengthen security across the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering and operations experience.
• Proven expertise in network and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash).
• Experience with security monitoring, detection, and incident response platforms.
• Remote-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint security).
• Develop and automate security processes and tools.
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, pentesting, and vulnerability management.
• Lead incident response, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Research and implement new security technologies and best practices to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Python scripting

Security monitoring

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

Python

Bash

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their distributed security team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions that protect the organization's digital infrastructure and sensitive data. You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, working with cutting-edge security tools and methodologies to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about cybersecurity to lead critical initiatives and drive security excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage robust security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
• Develop and automate security processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the system lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Research and implement new security technologies and best practices to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Proven expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and infrastructure security.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for security tasks.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident detection, and response platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and attack vectors, suited for a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development resources.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful security projects.
• A culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and work-life balance.