Senior Security Platform Engineer

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration company is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to oversee the security platforms. This role involves designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise security tools while ensuring they operate effectively. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Information Security and strong expertise with security technologies. The position requires not only technical acumen but also the ability to communicate security concepts to diverse stakeholders, making it a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's assets.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience in Information Security or Cyber Security roles.
• Experience engineering and operating security platforms end to end.
• Knowledge of industry standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Own security engineering platforms end to end.
• Define and execute the security tooling strategy.
• Mentor and coach Security Engineers.

Skills

Enterprise security toolsets

Security engineering

Cloud security knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AZ-500, SC-200)

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Mimecast

CyberArk

Netskope

Job description

A global fund administration company is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to oversee the security platforms. This role involves designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise security tools while ensuring they operate effectively. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Information Security and strong expertise with security technologies. The position requires not only technical acumen but also the ability to communicate security concepts to diverse stakeholders, making it a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's assets.