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Cyber Security Engineer

1 month ago

Cape Town, South Africa Ideal Candidates Full time

Cyber Security Engineer (Infrastructure & Defence)

Overview

Seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a strong background in Linux systems, network security, and next-generation cyber defence to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of infrastructure while proactively defending against emerging threats.

You will be working with next-generation intelligent cyber defence systems, collaborating with system engineers, developers, and third-party contractors to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. Looking for a technically proficient cybersecurity professional who is passionate about threat detection, prevention, and response.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Automation & Defence: Deploy, automate, and maintain highly scalable and robust security solutions.

  • Infrastructure & Network Security: Design, plan, and implement advanced security measures to protect critical infrastructure.

  • Threat Intelligence & Detection: Develop and manage cyber threat monitoring, SIEM solutions, and incident detection systems.

  • Collaboration & Compliance: Work alongside IT teams to align security strategies with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Mitre ATT&CK).

  • Security Architecture & Hardening: Implement security best practices across on-premise, cloud (AWS/Azure), and hybrid environments.

  • Incident Response & Forensics: Respond to security incidents, conduct risk triage, threat analysis, and forensic investigations.

  • Research & Innovation: Stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats, evaluate new technologies, and drive continuous improvement in security strategies.

Key Requirements

✅ 3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Security Engineer, or Network Engineer in on-premise and cloud environments.

✅ Strong background in Linux systems, networking, and security administration.

✅ Hands-on experience with Infrastructure Monitoring, SIEM tools, and Security Orchestration.

✅ Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and Mitre ATT&CK.

✅ Solid understanding of firewalls, authentication systems, IDS/IPS, and anti-malware solutions.

✅ Experience in incident detection, risk triage, and threat analysis.

✅ Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure), virtualisation, and hybrid environments.

✅ Strong proficiency in network security, monitoring, and intrusion detection systems.

✅ Ability to implement disaster recovery (DR) and incident response plans (IRP).

Preferable ( Not essential)

➕ Certifications: Security+, CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, OSCP.

➕ Experience in financial services or telecommunications security.

➕ Hands-on expertise in penetration testing, forensics, and advanced threat hunting.

➕ Strong understanding of attack tradecraft, adversary tactics, and emerging cyber threats.