Senior Security Architect & Incident Response Lead

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 020 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced security architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, hold relevant security certifications, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing security operations, incident response, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers a competitive salary package and a stable working environment suited for IT professionals.

Qualifications

• Senior-level security certification is required.
• Must have 7+ years' experience in cybersecurity or security engineering.
• Experience in configuring enterprise firewalls and Web Application Firewall solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of security controls in various environments.
• Define security architecture standards and review technology integrations.
• Develop operational playbooks and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security architecture design

Incident response

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Scripting with PowerShell/Python

Education

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

Senior-level security certification (CISSP/CISM)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

DLP

Job description

A renowned financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced security architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, hold relevant security certifications, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing security operations, incident response, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers a competitive salary package and a stable working environment suited for IT professionals.