Cybersecurity Engineer Lead
2 weeks ago
Location : Cape Town OR Centurion (hybrid)
Type : Permanent
Role SummaryWe're looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Operations Lead to protect IT infrastructure, monitor threats, and enforce security best practices. You'll implement security policies, manage threat detection systems, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional ready to build a secure, resilient IT environment and establish a strong in-house security function. If you're ready to drive cybersecurity excellence and safeguard critical systems, we'd love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities- Deploy and manage endpoint protection, firewalls, SIEM, and intrusion detection systems.
- Monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response.
- Define and enforce identity and access management (IAM) policies.
- Ensure compliance with SOC2, ISO, GDPR, and POPIA regulations.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
- Implement secure software deployment and cloud security best practices.
- Deliver security awareness training to prevent social engineering attacks.
- 5+ years in IT security, cybersecurity engineering, or SOC operations.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), and endpoint security solutions.
- Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (Azure / AWS), and encryption technologies.
- Experience in incident response, threat intelligence, and forensics.
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security automation.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst.
- Experience with Zero Trust security models and IAM tools (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity).
- Background in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
Job DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Computer and Network Security and Technology, Information and Media
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