Security Engineer

Cape Town Full-time R40,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R480,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our team at Cyber Solutions Co. as a Security Engineer, where your expertise will help secure our digital landscape. You'll collaborate on security strategies, perform comprehensive audits, and implement effective security protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure network solutions.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
  • Monitor network traffic for unusual activity.
  • Respond to security breaches and incidents.
  • Maintain documentation of security policies and procedures.
  • Stay up to date with the latest security trends and technologies.
  • Collaborate with teams to improve security posture.
  • Educate staff on security best practices.
  • Develop disaster recovery and incident response plans.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred
Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
Technical Skills
  • Network Security
  • Threat Analysis
  • Incident Response
  • Firewalls and VPNs
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001): Hands-on experience implementing industry-standard security frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud security practices: Knowledge of securing cloud services and environments.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance bonuses
  • Medical aid and pension scheme
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We foster a culture of innovation, encouraging creative solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
  • Team Spirit: Collaboration is key; we work together to achieve our goals and support one another.
  • Continuous Learning: We believe in continuous professional development and provide training resources to our employees.
Status: Open