Information Security Engineer

This opportunity suits a security professional who thrives in a hands-on technical role while contributing to strategic security improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, research, and report on potential threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses across IT systems, applications, and networks.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management, recommending and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Implement and maintain security best practices aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, and POPIA .
• Investigate, contain, and eradicate security incidents, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor network environments and manage service providers to ensure security SLAs are met.
• Administer and maintain security hardware and software (firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention systems).
• Develop and maintain SOC/SIEM detection rules, dashboards, and incident playbooks .
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with information security policies and governance frameworks.
• Maintain security documentation including risk registers, configuration baselines, and incident reports.
• Automate repetitive security tasks using scripting.
• Stay current with emerging threats and proactively recommend security improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, N+, Security+, CEH highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of security controls across network, application, cloud, and endpoint environments .
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, POPIA).
• Experience with SOC/SIEM platforms, detection and response, and security automation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash .
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in information and cyber security roles.
• Hands-on experience with networks, firewalls, VPNs, and network troubleshooting .
• Security experience across endpoint protection, email security, Office 365, Azure, AWS, and cloud environments .
• Exposure to antivirus, authentication, content filtering, IDS/IPS, and layered security controls.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Linux environments.
• Experience implementing and enforcing information security governance and policies.
• Exposure to Kali Linux, penetration testing tools, and vulnerability scanning solutions .
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues and implement practical security solutions.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise multiple security initiatives simultaneously.
• Passionate about cyber security and continuous learning.
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

What's On Offer

• Hybrid working model.
• Permanent role with long-term growth potential.
• Exposure to enterprise-level security environments.
• Market-related remuneration based on experience.

Apply Now!

For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher 011 622 9526