Cybersecurity Engineer (Permanent)

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer Start Date: 2026-08-03 - 2026-09-02 Vacancy Type: Permanent NCM003295 Sectors: Security, Audit and Risk Location: Western Cape , Cape Town: West Coast Salary: (Market related) Brief: cybersecurity Ready to be on the front line of digital defense? Join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a critical role in safeguarding systems, data, and business operations against evolving cyber threats. Detail: Our client is a growing technology-driven organisation committed to innovation, security, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen their security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and implement robust security solutions across their technology landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled IT professionals, influence security strategy, and contribute to a business that values continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology. What's in It for You? Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Exposure to enterprise-level security technologies Ongoing training and professional certification support Collaborative and innovative work environment Clear career growth and development opportunities Key Responsibilities Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and threats. Implement and maintain security controls across networks, systems, and cloud environments. Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts. Manage security tools and technologies, including SIEM and endpoint protection solutions. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are embedded across all projects. Experience, Skills & Ideal Candidate Experience 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. Experience working with security monitoring, incident response, and risk management processes. Exposure to cloud security environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Technical Skills Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions. Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk. Understanding of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls). Familiarity with vulnerability management and penetration testing principles. Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, SC-200, or similar would be advantageous. Ideal Candidate Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills. Proactive, detail-oriented, and security-minded. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. Passionate about staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build a safer digital future. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information please contact: Thato Siwelo show more... For more information please contact: Thato Siwelo Apply