Cybersecurity Engineer | Enterprise Security - CB281026-4482

SUMMARY:
Cybersecurity Engineer | Enterprise Security - CB281026-4482

POSITION INFO:

Our Information Technology recruitment desk has an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre Cybersecurity Engineer to join an esteemed, forward-thinking corporate organisation based in Plattekloof. This is an outstanding career platform for an ambitious professional looking to lead innovative cyber defence strategies, safeguard critical digital infrastructure, and influence enterprise-wide resilience against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced enterprise cybersecurity solutions to proactively safeguard core business systems and networks.
• Execute rigorous vulnerability management, penetration testing oversight, and continuous threat monitoring utilising modern SIEM tools.
• Lead critical incident response and forensics activities, swiftly containing vulnerabilities and mitigating operational risks.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to embed security-by-design principles across cloud environments, on-premise systems, and DevOps pipelines.
• Administer, tune, and optimise next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection platforms.
• Drive alignment with international security standards and regulatory frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and POPIA.
• Champion organisation-wide security awareness programmes, establishing best-practice policies and governance standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of 3 to 5+ years of dedicated experience in enterprise cybersecurity engineering or technical security operations.
• Recognised professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with enterprise SIEM platforms, firewall technologies, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of cloud security controls (Azure or AWS) and network security architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response capabilities with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join?

This permanent position offers you the chance to make a substantial strategic impact within a sophisticated IT environment. You will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, continuous learning exposure, and the backing of a collaborative, high-performing corporate culture in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.

To be considered for this exciting vacancy, please submit your updated MS Word CV directly to