Application / Platform Security Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa iLaunch Full time R450 000 - R900 000 per year

Design and implement secure architecture for applications and platforms.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing.

Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.

Maintain threat models and risk assessments for critical systems.

Support or lead security audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Evaluate and integrate security tools and technologies to enhance platform resilience.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security best practices and governance.

For the specialist role - experience in training stakeholders in security measures is required

National Diploma or Degree in ICT

Security Certification* in AWS orMicrosoft or Oracle

Years of experience required - 4(mid-level) to 6(Senior/Specialist) years of experience in Platform/Application Security

Preferred:

Strong understanding of secure coding practices, example - OWASP Top 10, and SDLC.

Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SIEM, container security).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code.

Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Knowledge of identity and access management, API security, and secrets management.

Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.

Experience with zero trust architecture or runtime protection.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments and DevSecOps practices.

Between 3 - 5 Years

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