Senior ApplicationPlatform Security Engineer

Role Purpose

The Senior Application / Platform Security Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and managing advanced security measures to safeguard the organizations applications and platforms. This role focuses on proactively identifying mitigating and managing risks while embedding security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

Design implement and oversee robust security measures for applications and platforms.

Lead comprehensive security risk assessments penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.

Develop implement and maintain security policies standards and best practices.

Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated across the SDLC.

Evaluate recommend and deploy security tools technologies and frameworks.

Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats trends and technologies to maintain a proactive security posture.

Investigate and respond to security incidents ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement.

Provide technical leadership mentorship and knowledge sharing to Mid and Junior Security Engineers.

Prepare detailed technical documentation and compliance reports.

Support organizational compliance with relevant security and regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 27001 GDPR NIST).

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 or a Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) or a related field (e.g. Information Systems Computer Science Cybersecurity).
• Relevant Certifications : Microsoft Security Oracle or AWS Security Certification (or equivalent industry-recognized credentials).
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Senior Application / Platform Security Engineer or in a similar advanced security engineering role.
• Proven experience leading complex security initiatives and implementing enterprise-level security solutions.
• Key Skills & Competencies (for PNet / CareerJunction posting) :
• Application and Platform Security Architecture
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
• Security Risk Management & Compliance (ISO 27001 NIST GDPR)
• Secure SDLC / DevSecOps Integration
• Cloud Security (AWS Azure Oracle Cloud)
• Authentication Encryption & Identity Management
• Threat Detection Incident Response & Mitigation
• Security Tools & Frameworks (SIEM DAST SAST IDS / IPS)

Required Skills :

Cloud Security Python Support Cloud support security

Required Education :

NQF Level 6 or a Degree in ICTMicrosoft or Oracle or AWS certification

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,SQL,.NET,Debugging,C / C++,Go,Root cause Analysis,ASP.NET,C#,Application Development,JavaScript,Teradata

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1