Security Engineer

Johannesburg FULL TIME R37,500 - R50,000 / Month
(R450,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Security Engineer at CyberSafe Solutions, you will be pivotal in fortifying our clients' digital environments. You’ll analyze security requirements, implement security measures, and respond to breaches while collaborating with IT teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a keen eye for identifying vulnerabilities, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure.
  • Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity tools and technologies.
  • Advise on security measures for new technology implementations.
  • Lead security incident response efforts and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to protect sensitive information assets.
  • Develop risk assessments and manage risk reporting processes.
  • Create security metrics and measure the effectiveness of security programs.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives for security practices.
  • Drive security awareness training for all employees.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Certification in Information Security or Risk Management is a plus
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in information security roles
Technical Skills
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Cloud Security
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with threat hunting and intelligence gathering: Ability to identify potential threats before they materialize.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell): Knowledge of scripting for automation and security tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Annual company events and team building activities
  • Work-from-home options available
  • Support for certifications and continuing education

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and seek to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
  • Continuous Personal Development: Our organization is committed to the ongoing development and growth of our team members.
  • Work-Life Balance: We respect personal time and promote a healthy work-life balance for our employees.
Status: Open