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Hire Resolve

Level 3 Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Hire Resolve

  • R35,000 - R40,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 04 Feb 2026 by Hire Resolve
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2632345 - Ref 169361
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About the position

A prominent IT support and services company offering fully managed IT support, network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity services to various industries is seeking a Level 3 Engineer who will be responsible for managing complex hybrid cloud environments, hardening network security, and leveraging AI-driven tools to ensure high-performance infrastructure and compliance for a diverse client base.

Responsibilities:


  • Advanced Infrastructure & Cloud: Design, optimize, and manage hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware) and intelligent networking systems.

  • Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence: Lead threat detection, incident response, and the integration of AI-based security tools (SIEM, endpoint protection).

  • Compliance & Risk: Implement and audit controls for GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.

  • L3 Technical Support: Resolve high-level escalations regarding routing/switching (BGP, OSPF), firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), and VPNs.

  • Automation & Optimization: Deploy Zero Trust and SD-WAN architectures; automate repetitive tasks via Python, Bash, or Ansible.

  • Strategic Leadership: Mentor Tier 1/2 staff, manage vendor relationships, and lead large-scale IT transformations.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Networking: Expert-level routing, switching, and SD-WAN.

  • Security: Strong hands-on with IDS/IPS, SIEM (Splunk), and vulnerability assessments.

  • Cloud/AI: Proficiency in cloud platforms and exposure to ML frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch) for predictive analytics.

  • Documentation: Maintain rigorous runbooks, incident reports, and ISO 27001-compliant network diagrams.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Experience: 7+ years in network/security roles, with at least 5 years in L3 support.

  • Core Certifications: CCNA/CCNP and CompTIA Security+.

  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCIE, or CEH.

  • Availability: Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical outages.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [Email Address Removed].com




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Hire Resolve

About the agency

Hire Resolve is a specialist Recruitment & Staffing firm founded in 2004. Hire Resolve is focused on finding career seekers a work environment that best suits them. Our goal is your workplace satisfaction. We operate in the engineering, finance, IT, mining, supply chain, trade and technical industries. The Hire Resolve team prides itself on its technical & industry knowledge. The consultants at Hire Resolve are very well-established in their community - they are industry-savvy & technically competent. We offer a personalized experience for each individual, to guarantee that you find the best possible position for your career growth. If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity get in touch and connect with one of our skilled consultants today!

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