Senior Cybersecurity Engineer; Remote-First

Our client, a rapidly expanding tech firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a permanent, remote-first position. While the company has operational ties and employee presence across various locations, including Klerksdorp, North West , this role is designed for a professional who thrives in a fully remote work environment. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions that protect our client's digital infrastructure, applications, and data from sophisticated cyber threats.

This is a leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive security initiatives forward. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the entire technology lifecycle, ensuring a secure and resilient platform for our users. The remote-first nature of this role emphasizes asynchronous communication and self-management, supported by robust collaboration tools and a team culture that values trust and autonomy.

You will be a key player in safeguarding our client's digital assets, contributing to security best practices that extend to all areas of operation, including those with a connection to Klerksdorp .

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures and systems.
• Develop and deploy security automation tools and scripts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute incident response plans, and conduct post-incident analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers and other technical staff.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and translate these into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met in system design and implementation.
• Manage security monitoring tools and develop alerts for potential security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies and standards.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Proven expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container security, and network security.
• Strong experience with security automation, scripting (Python, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM, and other security information and event management tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary of R per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, a generous annual leave allowance, and performance-based bonuses.
• Employees benefit from a dedicated home office stipend, continuous professional development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge security technologies.
• The remote-first culture ensures excellent work-life balance.
• This position offers the unique advantage of contributing to a global company while operating from anywhere, supporting operational touchpoints such as those related to Klerksdorp .