Senior IT Security Engineer
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Experience Required:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
1. Security Architecture & Engineering
Design and implement advanced security controls across on-prem cloud and SaaS environments (Azure Microsoft 365).
Define and enforce security architecture standards.
Lead secure SDLC initiatives and application security assessments.
Configure and maintain enterprise firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
2. Security Operations Leadership
Oversee and optimize security platforms (Firewalls SIEM EDR DLP Vulnerability Management).
Develop automation for threat detection and response integrated with ITSM tools.
Define operational playbooks and mentor junior engineers.
Manage and govern outsourced SOC services SLAs and performance metrics.
3. Incident Response & Threat Management
Lead major incident investigations forensic analysis and root cause analysis.
Act as escalation point for critical security incidents.
Drive proactive threat hunting initiatives.
4. Vulnerability & Patch Management
Define vulnerability management strategy.
Ensure timely remediation of critical risks.
Deliver executive-level risk and remediation reporting.
5. Identity & Access Management
Architect enterprise identity governance using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Implement privileged access management and Zero Trust principles.
6. Security Awareness
Design and deliver enterprise-wide security awareness programs.
Measure effectiveness and report outcomes to leadership.
7. Compliance & Risk Advisory
Ensure alignment with ISO 27001 NIST CSF CIS Benchmarks POPIA GDPR FSCA.
Lead technical audits penetration tests and red/blue team exercises.
8. Reporting & Executive Engagement
Deliver security dashboards metrics and board-level reporting.
Recommend and track continuous security posture improvements.
Produce detailed firewall and WAF configuration and performance reports.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
Diploma or Bachelors Degree in IT Computer Science or related field.
CISSP CISM or equivalent senior-level certification.
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-series certification
Required Skills:
Security Cybersecurity SIEM Infrastructure Azure
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
