Senior Information Security Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Randburg, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-07
Randburg, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Engineer to join their fully remote, cutting-edge cybersecurity team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security infrastructure to protect the organization against sophisticated cyber threats. You will be responsible for architectural decisions, security automation, and leading incident response efforts, making a significant impact on the company's security posture.
This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a security leader who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first setting and is passionate about building robust, scalable security solutions.
- Design, architect, and deploy scalable and resilient information security systems and controls.
- Develop and implement automated security solutions to enhance threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Lead the investigation and remediation of complex security incidents, performing root cause analysis.
- Conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across diverse systems and applications.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to ensure security best practices are embedded in all stages of the technology lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers and analysts.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security engineering, with a focus on system architecture and automation.
- Deep expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and application security.
- Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with CI/CD pipelines for security.
- Demonstrated experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms.
- Exceptional annual salary and comprehensive bonus package.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
- Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art security technologies and drive innovation.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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