Cybersecurity Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role is crucial in ensuring the continuity, stability, and security of our IT infrastructure. The position is assigned to a Platform Engineering Team and requires deep technical expertise, independent tactical thinking, and proactive work to secure our infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management and Innovation

  • Maintenance and management of the lifecycle of IT infrastructure components.
  • Planning and executing maintenance, patching, upgrades, and replacement of systems.
  • Implementation of new tools, systems, and platforms.
  • Automation of processes and implementation of best practices.
  • Collaboration with the Infrastructure Architecture Team on new (security) solutions and designs.

• Maintenance and Support

  • Performing regular maintenance, monitoring, and tuning of infrastructure.
  • Technical support on complex infrastructure environments.
  • Proactively identifying and addressing safety issues.
  • Maintaining documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Coordination and collaboration with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Developing and executing advanced maintenance strategies for IT infrastructure.
  • Supervising and mentoring less experienced team members.
  • Participating in internal and external audits, penetration tests, and making and implementing improvement plans.
  • Creating and ensuring follow-up on periodic reports in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Participating in the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT).

Requirements

• Education and Experience

  • HBO work and thinking level.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft AZ104, SC900, AZ500, SC200; EC Council CEH; OffSec OSCP; ISC2 CISSP.
  • Experience in implementing and managing IT infrastructure.
  • Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Proficiency in the English language verbally and in writing.

• Competencies

  • Problem analysis: Identifying problems; recognizing important information; making connections between data. Detecting possible causes of problems; relevant data.
  • Order formation: Drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on available information.
  • Learning ability: Absorbing new information and ideas and applying them effectively.
  • Collaboration: Making an active contribution to a joint result or problem solving, even when the collaboration concerns a subject that is not directly of personal interest.
  • Stress resistance: Continuing to perform effectively under time pressure, in the face of setbacks, disappointment, or counterplay.
  • Initiative: Identifying opportunities and acting on them. Rather start on their own than wait passively.
  • Decisiveness: Making decisions by taking actions or committing oneself by making judgments.
  • Oral presentation: Presenting ideas and facts in a clear way, using relevant means. Tailor presentation to the needs of the audience.
  • Written communication: Making ideas and opinions clear in a report or document that is properly formatted and structured, grammatically correct, and contains the right language and terminology for the reader.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $66,000 per year.
• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Remote Work: Available.

About the Company

peoplecube.co.za is a leading company in the cybersecurity field, dedicated to providing top-notch security solutions and services. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

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For more information or to apply, please contact us at:

Phone: +12094373846

Email: [email protected]