Senior Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our client in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. As the Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will be supporting the Group Cyber Security Manager to develop cyber security strategies, create awareness of cybersecurity, execute against strategic and tactical roadmaps, and give security operational support.

Please note that some travel around South Africa and Africa will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, configure and maintain security of the groupwide Azure Security tenant and M365.


• Follow the change control process and work with IT and OT teams to test any changes prior to implementation and drive adoption with end-users.


• Develop global VPN and network access methods and policies and ensure a zero-trust methodology is upheld.


• Ensure full redundancy and uptime of firewalls is upheld, and SLAs are met.


• Define and drive the secure engineering and configuration of IT and OT platforms i.e. laptops, servers, email systems security devices and other systems to reduce the likelihood of exploitation of misconfigured devices.


• Work with IT and OT teams to remediate software vulnerabilities to reduce the likelihood of exploitation.


• Cyber Security Assessments & Investigations


• Propose and implement risk mitigation strategies, considering regulatory compliance and industry best practices.


• Perform cybersecurity assessments for new business developments, upgrades and changes to IT and OT environments.


• Perform regular phishing simulations and drive remedial training with end-users.


• Provide training sessions on security protocols and emergency response procedures.


• Perform red team exercises, breach and attack simulations and implement controls to mitigate risk and control gaps.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and legal and compliance, to integrate security into the design, construction, development, projects and operation of our infrastructure.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' experience in enterprise and operational technology networking.


• 5+ years' experience in cyber security engineering or architecture roles.


• Minimum of 3 years' experience in securing operational technology.


• High competency in managing Palo Alto, Fortigate, Juniper and Aruba network equipment.


• Experience in vulnerability management, incident response and cloud security, using Azure and M365 Defender.


• High proficiency in the Microsoft Azure security, M365 Defender, Sentinel SIEM and Intune (EndPoint Manager).


• Relevant Cyber Security certification.

Apply today for more information.