Software / Computer Engineer Security solution dev

E and D Recruiters; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

E and D Recruiters is assisting a Centurion-based engineering company to fill a Computer Engineer role focused on OS-level C/C++ development, networking security, and cryptographic concepts. The candidate will work on trusted operating systems and secure encryptors for diverse hardware and software products. SA citizenship is mandatory due to security checks.

The position requires a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering or a B.Sc.

Qualifications

• Requires B.Eng. Computer Engineering or B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science.
• 3–5 years working experience.
• Good understanding of Networking and Network Security.

Responsibilities

• Work with C and C++ at an OS level on secure network products.
• Contribute to trusted OS, secure network encryptors (L2/L3), and PKI developments.
• Develop server UNIX-based products and cross-platform client apps.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Networking

Network security

Cryptography basics

Education

B.Eng. Computer Engineering

B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science

Tools

Unix

QT applications

Job description

Reference: Pta003294-EP-2

Large, multidisciplinary engineering company based in Centurion, focusing strongly on providing hardware and software-based security solutions in the ICT industry, is searching for talented developers to join their team. Our client develops equipment and software for local and international clients. Products include secure networking encryptors (layer 2/3 of the OSI model), secure mobile communications, and various cryptographic modules aimed at various security-focused applications. All products are developed in-house and from the ground up by a talented group of engineers and computer scientists. With a diverse development team, our scope of work ranges from designing custom PCBs and server platforms to creating software applications on their own unique specially designed operating systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Computer Engineer
Centurion
Our Client requires an applicant who is comfortable working with C and C++ on an operating system level. A good understanding of networking and network security is a must; knowledge of cryptographic principles and applications is desirable.

The successful candidates will be working in the team responsible for the trusted operating system, secure network encryptors (layer 2/3), and Public Key Infrastructure (digital certificates), using a variety of development environments and on a range of products. Server products are UNIX-based with client-side applications developed for most popular operating systems.

Qualification and skills required:

• B. Eng. Computer Engineering or B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science.
• 3-5 Year Working experience.
• Good understanding of Networking and Network Security.
• Skilled in C and C++ programming.
• Systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Desirable if the candidate has development skills in Unix, and QT applications (Beneficial not pre-requisite).
• MUST be a South African with SA Citizenship (Security Clearance purposes).

Soft skills:

• Good communication skills (verbal and writing).
• Work efficiently in a team and/or individually.
• Respectful and accountable.
• Strive for excellence.
• Good appreciation of the wider field of information security.
• Critical thinker.

Submit your resume/CV on this website or send a full CV with University results/degree to [e-mail] - Please use reference 3294 in the subject line to ensure correct allocation. Should we not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Companies may expire jobs at their discretion.

IMPERATIVE AND KEY REQUIREMENT DUE TO SECURITY CHECKS THAT ONLY SA CITIZENS CAN APPLY.

Package & Remuneration

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