Job title : Senior Security Operations Engineer
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : September 28, 2025
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OVERALL PURPOSE
We are looking for a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing, monitoring, and maintaining the overall security posture of our Azure platform and infrastructure, as well as our on-site networks and systems. You will work closely with all departments and teams to implement and provide guidance on security best practices and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Security Operations Engineer, you will also be responsible for identifying and responding to security incidents and conducting security assessments, audits and simulations.Responsibilities will include :
Infrastructure Security
Partner with our DevSecOps team to design, implement and manage security controls and policies for our Microsoft Azure InfrastructurePartner with our Engineering teams to ensure that code deployed on Lula’s infrastructure is done securelyConduct regular security assessments and audits of Azure and internal infrastructure and platforms, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testingIdentity Security
Manage and regularly audit our privileged accounts to ensure access remains relevant and requiredDesign, implement and manage policies and controls to secure Lula’s accounts and access to our resources using Microsoft Entra ID toolsetsProvide security awareness training to the business to improve our security posturePerform security incident / phishing simulations to ensure our processes and training are robust and effectiveOn-Premise Security
Monitor and manage Lula’s access control and camera systemsProvide guidance and support to internal departments on handling of confidential informationPartner with our Technical Support team to ensure Lula’s network and endpoints are configured securely and monitored for threatsRegulatory Compliance and Governance
Be a critical part of Lula’s PCI DSS annual re-certification processDevelop and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures and technical standards that adhere to compliance requirementsCollaborate with external auditors and partners to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements and industry standardsSecurity Incident Management
Be the key point of contact for security incident and alert investigationsDevelop remediation plans, conduct Root Cause Analysis’ and provide corrective and preventative measures during Post Incident ReviewsParticipate in on-call rotation to provide 24 / 7 support for Security IncidentsTHE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in a SecOps field, preferably using Microsoft technologies, with a focus on AzureExpert knowledge of Cloud focussed security features, including Azure Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, Entra ID, Front Door, Privileged Identity Management, Intune and Defender for EndpointExperience with security assessments and audits, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and incident simulationsHands-on Kali experience would be beneficialExposure to configuring SAST tools, like SonarCloudFamiliarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as POPIA, PCI DSS and ISO 27001Familiarity with security related network technologies such as firewalls & VPNsAzure or Cyber Security certifications, such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or CISSP are a plusKnowledge of securing coding practices, like OWASPKnowledge of secure API implementation technologies, OAuth and OIDCICT jobs