Team Lead : Security Engineer

Tracker Connect; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services seeks a Team Lead: Security Engineer in Randburg. The role involves leading a security engineering team, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and PCI-DSS, and fostering operational excellence in network security. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a strong background in cybersecurity. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape the organization's security strategy and contribute to its business objectives.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN security.
• Practical training in security event monitoring and incident detection.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing security engineering team.
• Ensure availability and performance of network services.
• Oversee the implementation of security policies and compliance.

Skills

Firewalls

IDS / IPS

VPNs

Secure Network Architecture

Endpoint Threat Management

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning

Python

PowerShell

Education

Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications

Diploma in Information Technology

AWS Security Specialty

Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP

CISM

OSCP

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Lead : Security Engineer role at Tracker Connect1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Team Lead : Security Engineer role at Tracker ConnectPosition SummaryIndustry : IT & InternetJob category : Network Administration and SecurityLocation : RandburgContract : PermanentRemuneration : Market RelatedEE position : YesIntroductionTracker is seeking an individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organization's current and future business objectives.

This includes providing technical leadership, fostering operational excellence, aligning network strategy with business goals, and ensuring team development, system reliability, and compliance with security and governance standards.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.Ensure high availability and performance of all critical network services.Oversee the design and implementation of secure network, application, and infrastructure architectures to mitigate risks and ensure resilience.Collaborate with cross-functional teams(IT, DevOps, operations) to integrate security measures seamlessly into the organization's systemsEnsure security best practices are applied in all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.Oversee the implementation of security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS / IPS, EDR / XDR) to ensure real-time detection of threats and anomaliesBuild strong relationships with internal teams (e.g., IT, DevOps, product) to promote security awareness and drive the implementation of security controls.Engage with external partners, vendors, and auditors to evaluate third-party risk and ensure security best practices are followedRegularly conduct risk assessments and threat modeling exercises to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.Ensure continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation of findings across systems and applications.Ensure the organization's security practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, ISO , PCI-DSS, and others.Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patching, and support audits.Monitor the security of the organization's network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization.Develop and execute strategic security initiatives aligned with the company's long-term business goals.Minimum RequirementsEducation : Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate DiplomaTrainingAdvanced Network Security – In-depth understanding of firewalls, IDS / IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure network architecture.Endpoint Protection & EDR Tools – Training on managing and responding to endpoint threats using platforms like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.Solid understanding of operating systems, networks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and secure coding practices.SIEM and Log Analysis – Practical training in security event monitoring and incident detection using tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.Strong experience with tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS / IPS, EDR / XDR, vulnerability scanners, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.

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