Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Full remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join a fully remote team based in Pretoria. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced security solutions to protect digital assets and ensure resilience against evolving threats.

Responsibilities include threat hunting, security automation, and guiding development and operations teams on best practices. The role requires extensive hands-on experience and the ability to work autonomously in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Proficient in Python or Bash scripting and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of networks, operating systems, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy robust security solutions and infrastructure.
• Develop security automation scripts and tools to improve efficiency.
• Perform advanced threat analysis and proactive threat hunting operations.
• Provide technical guidance on security best practices for development and operations teams.
• Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and VPNs.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Automation scripting

Remote work

Threat hunting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/related)

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR solutions

Vulnerability management

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their fully remote team, based in Pretoria . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions to protect the organization's digital assets. You will tackle complex security challenges, contribute to threat hunting initiatives, and ensure the resilience of our infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. As a key member of a distributed engineering team, you'll collaborate virtually with colleagues across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy robust cybersecurity solutions and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement security automation scripts and tools to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct advanced threat analysis and participate in proactive threat hunting operations.
• Provide expert technical guidance on security best practices for development and operations teams.
• Manage and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and VPNs.
• Respond to and investigate complex security incidents, developing remediation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work stipend and potential for performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and challenging projects.