Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote global security operations team. This role requires strategic thinking and deep technical expertise to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions from anywhere in South Africa.

You will lead incident response, architect robust security frameworks, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to strengthen defenses and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Expertise in network security, endpoint security, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with security technologies in large-scale enterprise environments, including cloud platforms.
• Strong scripting and automation skills for security tasks.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
• Lead incident response activities and perform forensic analysis.
• Architect and implement cloud security best practices for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and automate security processes using Python or PowerShell.
• Provide guidance to development and infrastructure teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Network security

Endpoint security

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Automation scripting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote, global security operations team. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions. You will play a key role in defending against sophisticated threats, leading incident response efforts, and architecting robust security frameworks. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to drive security innovation and contribute to a secure digital future from any location within South Africa, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-level security solutions, including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
• Lead incident response activities, conduct forensic analysis, and develop remediation strategies for complex security breaches.
• Architect and implement cloud security best practices for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Develop and automate security processes and tools using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to the development of security talent within the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Expertise in network security, endpoint security, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Proven experience with security technologies in large-scale enterprise environments, including cloud platforms.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation for security tasks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Substantial budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative remote work culture.