Team Lead: Security Engineer

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Team Lead: Security Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. The candidate will lead a high-performing security engineering team, ensuring the design and implementation of secure networks that align with business goals. Responsibilities include overseeing security practices and compliance with standards like HIPAA and ISO 27001. Candidates should have at least 5 years in cybersecurity and hold relevant security certifications. A competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering, with at least 12 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network architecture.
• Solid understanding of operating systems, networks, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team.
• Oversee the design and implementation of secure network architectures to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures.

Skills

Network Security

Endpoint Protection

Cloud Security

Penetration Testing

Team Leadership

SIEM Tools

Education

Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications

Diploma in IT/Networking

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Splunk

QRadar

Burp Suite

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Team lead: Security Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The individual to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure that supports the organizations' 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.

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 organizations' systems.
• Ensure 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 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.
• Regularly 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 organizations' security practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and others.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure patching, and support audits.
• Monitor the security of the organizations' network from threats originating from inside and outside the organization.
• Develop and execute strategic security initiatives aligned with the companys long-term business goals.

Requirements

• Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
• 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 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.).
• Penetration Testing Basics 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 12 years in a leadership or senior role.
• AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (Required).
• CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH (Preferred).

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at [e-mail] or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].