Team Lead Security Engineer

Hire Resolve; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle tracking technology provider in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Team Lead Security Engineer to head a dedicated security engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field, and 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role. The role offers a competitive salary between R500 000 and R800 000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security engineering with strong knowledge of networks, systems, and applications.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership or team lead role within cybersecurity.
• Hands-on expertise with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated security engineering team.
• Protect critical systems and platforms.

Skills

Security Engineering

Networks

Systems

Applications

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Firewalls

Endpoint Security

Cloud Security

Job description

Overview

A leading provider in vehicle tracking telematics and security technology is seeking a highly skilled Team Lead Security Engineer to head up a dedicated security engineering team. The position calls for a balance of advanced technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a proactive approach to protecting critical systems and platforms.

Qualifications and experience include:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in security engineering with strong knowledge of networks, systems, and applications.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership or team lead role within cybersecurity. (Note: original text stated "35 years" which appears to be a typographical error; left as-is only if preserving the exact phrasing is required. To maintain accuracy, the corrected interpretation is that a senior level is expected.)
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM, vulnerability management, firewalls, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.

Role expectations — If you meet the above requirements and want to explore a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV or visiting our website. Contact details as provided by the recruiter.

Remuneration

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Package & Remuneration: R500 000 - R800 000 per annum

About Us

Hire Resolve is a Recruitment Agency in South Africa that focuses on engineering, finance, IT, and related roles across South Africa.