Team Lead : Security Engineer

Tracker South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Randburg seeks a Senior Network Security Engineer to lead a team focused on designing and implementing a secure network infrastructure. This position demands a minimum of 5 years' experience in cybersecurity, with advanced skills in firewalls and security monitoring tools. Ideal candidates will have relevant IT certifications, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to align network security strategies with business goals. The role includes benefits such as medical aid and pension funds.

Benefits

Medical aid benefits

Pension fund benefits

Possibility of extended hours

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure network architecture.
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with leadership background.
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a security engineering team.
• Implement security monitoring tools for threat detection.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership and team mentoring

Incident detection and monitoring

Risk assessment

Communication in cross-functional teams

Security best practices

Education

Relevant IT certifications

5 years experience in cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Python

Metasploit

Job description

Job category: Network Administration and Security

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction Tracker 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. The role 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.

Roles 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 systems.
• Apply security best practices 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 anomalies.
• Build 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 followed.
• 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.
• Maintain the organization’s security practices to meet or exceed regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, and others.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patch management, 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.

Education and Certifications

• Relevant IT networking and security certifications, plus appropriate diploma training.
• Advanced 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 such as 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 such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Penetration testing fundamentals – exposure to internal/external testing practices, methodologies, and tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, or OWASP‑ZAP.
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Certifications: AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (Required); CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH (Preferred).

Other Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours.
• Willing to travel.
• Medical aid and pension fund benefits are available.