Cyber Security jobs in South Africa

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Securelytics Principal Engineer will report to the Securelytics Business Unit Manager and work closely with the Securelytics Team. The job function is split between two areas:

• Solutions Architect for Security – perform a pre-sales function to design, architect and scope security services and solutions. This involves a detailed understanding of the Securelytics offering to the market and service catalogue.
• Delivery - Work with the Securelytics team to deliver projects and services to customers. Act as a senior escalation to the team to assist with incidents and requests.

Work with the team to enhance BCT’s security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity defences for BC Technologies and its customers. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture. This role demands expertise in driving cutting-edge security technology and operations platforms from Microsoft, Fortinet and Sophos.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY OF KEY DELIVERABLES AND TIME ALLOCATION:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Information Technology and 10 years in Cybersecurity
• Proven experience in progressively responsible technical roles, including leadership positions
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of best practices and secure design principles
• Able to work effectively in stressful situations
• Open-minded to personal growth and development
• A “can-do now” mindset

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong expertise in Microsoft security tools (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Centre).
• In-depth understanding of advanced threat management, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proven experience in managing complex security incidents and remediation processes.
• Certifications such as Fortinet FCSS/NSE7, Sophos Architect, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA
• Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or equivalent
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards like Popia, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, CIS and NIST.
• Strong communication skills for reporting to executives and educating stakeholders on security risks.

These responsibilities are not exhaustive. In this dynamic role as a Principal Engineer, you may be required to perform ad-hoc tasks and adapt to evolving challenges as they arise, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible service and solutions tailored to their unique needs. Your versatility and readiness to address diverse demands are integral to achieving success in this role.