Senior Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Advanced training and certifications

Hybrid work model flexibility

State-of-the-art security tools and 기술

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. You will lead secure architecture, automate security processes, and guide incident response to protect digital assets.

The role is hybrid, combining in-office collaboration with remote productivity. Candidates should have strong network and cloud security expertise, hands-on IaC/CI/CD security, and relevant CISSP/CCSP/GIAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• At least 6 years in security engineering or related roles.
• Strong expertise in network and cloud security, including AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with security automation and scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security infrastructure (firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS).
• Develop and deploy security automation tools and scripts.
• Lead incident response including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and pentesting.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Monitor security systems and respond to alerts promptly.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Security automation

Incident response

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

CI/CD security tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions. This role is critical in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. The Senior Security Engineer will take a lead role in architecting secure systems, automating security processes, and responding to complex security incidents. This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing for both collaborative in-office work and remote productivity. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical expertise in network security, cloud security, and security automation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices across the entire technology stack. We are looking for a proactive, innovative, and highly skilled individual dedicated to maintaining a strong security posture for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security infrastructure, including firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.


• Develop and deploy security automation tools and scripts to enhance efficiency and response times.


• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and eradication.


• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.


• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline.


• Manage and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.


• Monitor security systems for threats and anomalies, responding to alerts promptly.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security staff.


• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in security engineering or a related field.


• Strong expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and container security.


• Proficiency in security automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible).


• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring tools.


• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD security integration.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.


• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or GIAC are highly preferred.


• Experience with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.


• Generous paid time off.


• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications.


• Hybrid work model flexibility.


• State-of-the-art security tools and technologies.


• Retirement savings plan with company match.


• Collaborative and innovative work environment.