Security Engineer

About the position

12 months renewable contract
Rate- R250 per hour

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent.
• Experience in information security roles, including network security, system security, or application security.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, protocols, tools, risk management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM)
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and threat hunting techniques.
• Experience with secure coding practices and application security assessments.
• Familiarity with network and web application firewalls.
• Understanding of security-related regulations and compliance standards.

Desired Skills:

• SIEM
• CEH
• Python
• AWS
• Azure

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree