Senior Systems Engineer: Security & Defense Architect

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to design innovative technical systems that protect infrastructure from physical security threats. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Engineering and at least fifteen years of engineering experience, with a focus on systems engineering. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement along with competitive remuneration and learning opportunities. Security clearance and South African citizenship are mandatory.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Total guaranteed salary packages

Qualifications

• At least fifteen years' engineering experience, with ten years in systems engineering.
• Experience in security technologies is advantageous.
• Ability to manage self, others, time and finances.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments for security threats.
• Develop operational concepts for security risks.
• Design system architectures based on operational needs.

Skills

Risk assessment experience

Model-based systems engineering

Strong systems thinking skills

Facilitation and communication skills

Good MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree in industrial, electronics, computer or mechanical engineering

Master's degree in industrial, electronics, computer or mechanical engineering

Security qualifications/accreditations

Tools

CORE or Genesys

Job description

A leading scientific research organization in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to design innovative technical systems that protect infrastructure from physical security threats. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Engineering and at least fifteen years of engineering experience, with a focus on systems engineering. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement along with competitive remuneration and learning opportunities. Security clearance and South African citizenship are mandatory.