Senior Security Engineer, Remote & Threat Detection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join a remote cybersecurity team. You will build, deploy, and manage robust security solutions and automate security processes to protect the organization’s assets and data.

The role involves responding to threats, conducting audits, and collaborating across development and operations to maintain secure deployments in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Info Security.
• 7+ years of experience in security engineering or related role.
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with network/cloud/endpoint security and SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Develop and automate security controls and processes.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, pen testing, and security audits.
• Respond to incidents, analyze threats, and remediate effectively.
• Collaborate with Dev and Ops to ensure secure deployments.
• Stay updated on threats and mitigation techniques.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Network security

Cloud security

Endpoint security

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

SIEM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join a remote cybersecurity team. You will build, deploy, and manage robust security solutions and automate security processes to protect the organization’s assets and data.

The role involves responding to threats, conducting audits, and collaborating across development and operations to maintain secure deployments in a remote-first environment.