Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead: Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure in Randburg, Gauteng.
• The role involves providing technical leadership, fostering operational excellence, aligning network strategy with business goals, and ensuring team development, system reliability, and compliance with security and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team.
• Ensure high availability and performance of all critical network services.
• Oversee the design and implementation of secure network, application, and infrastructure architectures.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate security measures seamlessly.
• Apply security best practices across the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Implement and monitor security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR) for real-time threat detection.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and others.
• Develop and execute strategic security initiatives aligned with long-term business goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Networking, or Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity/security engineering, with 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate (required).
• CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, secure network architecture, and endpoint protection tools.
• Practical experience with SIEM, log analysis, vulnerability scanners, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Exposure to penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure coding practices.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel if required