Cybersecurity Engineer | Enterprise Security - CB281026-4482

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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