Technical Security Engineer
Executive Placements · Bo+Kaap
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Security Engineering & Implementation
• Deploy, configure, and maintain SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools. • Implement and optimise security controls. • Maintain secure configurations and hardening standards (CIS, NIST). • Integrate security tools using APIs, log pipelines, and automation. Security Operations
• Deploy and maintain agents for Tenable, Qualys, Wazuh, Trend Micro and other platforms. • Validate log integrations into the SIEM. • Troubleshoot agent, endpoint, and client-side issues. • Identify and activate underused tooling features • Run POCs and recommend improvements. • Engineer and deploy honeypots. Vulnerability & Risk Management
• Run vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation. • Prioritise risks and track remediation progress across all workloads. • Maintain patch and vulnerability visibility. Security Architecture & Hardening • Review designs for alignment with security standards. • Implement segmentation, secure architecture, and zero-trust principles. • Guide secure deployments across applications, endpoints, and cloud platforms. Reporting & Operational Improvement
• Send reports to clients on a weekly basis • Improve efficiency through automation and process optimisation. • Support alignment between SOC and Managed Services. Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, diagrams, and configuration records. • Support compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA). • Ensure systems meet internal and regulatory requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Provide technical support to SOC analysts. • Support GRC with technical components of assessments. • Assist Sales and Pre-Sales with technical evaluations. • Act as a shared technical resource across all security teams. Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
• Experience with EDR/XDR and endpoint security tools. • Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network protocols. • Strong Windows, Linux, and cloud security understanding. • Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation. • Identity and access management experience (Azure AD, MFA, SSO). • Experience with endpoint deployment and configuration tools. • Understanding SIEM ingestion and log pipelines. • Ability to diagnose agent, integration, and endpoint issues. Professional Skills
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking. • Able to work under pressure during incidents. .special-hidden { display: none; }