Security Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005033/Sam

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced IT Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts

POSITION INFO:
Our Client has a presence in over 60 countries and a global leader in health solutions. In this role, you’ll be the guardian of their digital infrastructure—ensuring their systems, data, and products are secure, compliant, and resilient. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement in their cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement cybersecurity standards and compliance processes
Monitor and manage cybersecurity operations and infrastructure
Lead SOC2 Type 2 and HiTrust readiness and audits
Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate penetration testing
Maintain and improve security tools, documentation, and training

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering (Computer, Software, Mechanical, or Electronic)
Strong experience with AWS (Well-Architected Framework, IAM, GuardDuty, ECS/EKS)
Proven track record in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and incident response
Deep knowledge of IT security tools (firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security
Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE, CIS, SOC2)

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For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant

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