Senior Security Engineer: Architect Secure Infrastructure & Automation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain robust security solutions for its Mossel Bay operations. This senior technical role requires deep expertise in designing secure infrastructure, automating security processes, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will protect systems and data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring the highest standards of security while driving innovation in security practices for this client-facing role in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of security engineering experience.
• Expertise in network and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong cryptography and secure coding knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security).
• Develop and automate security tasks using scripts and configuration tools.
• Lead evaluation and integration of new security technologies.
• Mentor junior security engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development to secure lifecycle.
• Conduct security reviews and remediation planning.
• Respond to complex security incidents with advanced analysis.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Security automation

Python

DevSecOps

Secure coding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain robust security solutions for its Mossel Bay operations. This senior technical role requires deep expertise in designing secure infrastructure, automating security processes, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will protect systems and data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring the highest standards of security while driving innovation in security practices for this client-facing role in Mossel Bay.