Senior Information Security Engineer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Development budget for training/certs

Flexible work hours

Access to cutting-edge security tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security infrastructure protecting critical systems and data, with emphasis on cloud security and threat mitigation.

The role requires six years of information security experience, a bachelor's degree, and certifications such as CISSP or CCSP are highly desirable. You will collaborate with DevOps and IT to embed security across the development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security engineering or architecture.
• Extensive experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools for security tasks.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including firewalls, WAFs, and cloud security controls.
• Develop and maintain secure network architectures and configurations.
• Lead security infrastructure projects from inception to deployment.
• Automate security processes and responses using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Conduct security reviews and provide technical guidance on security best practices.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Threat mitigation

Automation scripting

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Container security

Python

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Engineer to join their established, fully remote team. This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security infrastructure that protects the company's critical systems and data. You will leverage your expertise in network security, cloud security, and threat mitigation to build and sustain a secure operating environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated security professional who excels in a remote work setting and is passionate about architecting cutting-edge security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including firewalls, WAFs, and cloud security controls.
• Develop and maintain secure network architectures and configurations.
• Lead security infrastructure projects from inception to deployment.
• Automate security processes and responses using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Conduct security reviews and provide technical guidance on security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security engineering or architecture.
• Extensive experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools for security tasks.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• A leading remote work opportunity with competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible work hours and a focus on employee well-being.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and a challenging work environment.