Security Engineer
AiRPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa12 days ago
Job descriptionPlan, deploy, and maintain IT systems and cloud infrastructure with a security-first approach. Detect and prevent vulnerabilities across networks, cloud environments, and applications. Define secure hardware and software standards in collaboration with stakeholders. Support disaster recovery and crisis management processes, ensuring business continuity. Work with IT and DevOps teams to optimise vendor solutions and enforce security baselines. Collaborate with leadership to centralise risk management and implement mitigation strategies. Automate security controls and support compliance across development lifecycles. Conduct regular reviews of security policies, processes, and infrastructure configurations. Address and remediate risks identified during audits or security reviews. Document risks, processes, and outcomes in line with compliance frameworks. Maintain a cybersecurity roadmap and audit calendar. Oversee documentation of penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and remediation plans. Ensure records are updated and accessible for audits and client requests. Maintain centralised documentation for system architecture, assets, and vulnerabilities. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (essential). Minimum 5 years in software / technology environments. At least 3 years focused on cybersecurity. Hands‑on experience with AWS (Well Architected Framework, GuardDuty, IAM, ECS / EKS, etc.). Proven record in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, incident response, and security design. Strong understanding of automation, security engineering, and architecture design principles. Proficiency with observability tools (logging, monitoring, performance tracking). Administration of Linux / Windows environments, networking, and distributed computing. Knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention, SOAR, EDR, and threat hunting. Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS).
Key Responsibilities
Cybersecurity Management (40%)
- Develop and maintain security standards and processes to support compliance requirements.
- Oversee cybersecurity operations and ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations.
- Review product designs and system changes to identify and resolve security gaps.
- Prepare and manage audit readiness for frameworks such as SOC2 Type 2 and HiTrust.
- Define strategy for cybersecurity audits from development, operations, and security perspectives.
- Manage security tooling, implement vulnerability scanning and penetration testing cycles, and ensure remediation of issues.
- Produce compliance and audit documentation for clients and regulators.
Infrastructure Security (30%)
Risk & Compliance (20%)
Documentation & Quality Management (10%)
Requirements
Education
Professional security certifications desirable : OSCP, PNPT, CISSP, CCSP.
Experience
Skills & Knowledge
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