Cyber Security Engineer

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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To implement, support and manage Cyber Security solutions to protect systems, networks, users and data from cyber threats, assist in safeguarding Capitec’s digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

To design, build, implement, support and collaborate with Cyber Security colleagues and Capitec teams, participating in engineering and contributing to the delivery success of projects, based on specifications, while adhering to established standards.

Minimum:

• 3-5 years of experience in security engineering or a related technical role.
• Proven experience building, implementing, managing security solutions.

Exposure toCI/CD tools (e.g. Git Lab, Git Hub) and automation practices

Working knowledge ofcloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP advantageous)

• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, Proficiency in automation.

Ideal:

• Experience in cloud platforms is highly desirable.
• 2-3 years Dev Ops experience.

Minimum:

• Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (GoLang / .net / Java / python)
• Advanced scripting skills in at least one interpreted language (Bash/Power Shell)
• Design and deployment of highly available, enterprise-scale Cloud infrastructure
• Advance knowledge of infrastructure concepts, technologies and patterns
• Supporting and enhancing build and release processes through automation

Ideal

• Previous experience in a Dev Ops role and incorporating security controls in the build process.
• Experience in engineering data and/or security log pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing data security solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Understanding of modern software engineering patterns, including those used in highly scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and providing data security guidance to developers and IT staff.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data protection.

Minimum:

A relevant tertiary qualification in AWS Foundation or Cloud Computing

Ideal or Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering – Other Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-related certifications.

AWS Data/Security certification

Strong understanding of:

• Cloud security principles
• Data protection (encryption, masking, DLP)
• Access control and identity management

• Scripting (e.g. Bash, Power Shell, Python)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation)
• Dev Ops environments and practices

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP
13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06