Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006217/PJ

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our international client is looking for a skilled and energetic Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to protect their Cloud IT and OT environments.

POSITION INFO:

Manage and secure Azure, M365, and global firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortigate, Juniper, Aruba).
Build VPN and zero-trust access solutions.
Drive secure configurations, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Lead risk assessments, penetration tests, and cyber investigations.
Maintain the cyber risk register and produce risk-based reports.
Run red team exercises, threat hunts, and work with MSSPs during incidents.
Deliver security training and phishing simulations.
Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NERC CIP, and other standards.
Support audits and create clear, impactful security reports.
Embed security into industrial and energy systems.
Collaborate across IT, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum 5+ years in enterprise/OT networking & cybersecurity engineering.
Experience with Azure Security, M365 Defender, Sentinel, Intune.
Strong vulnerability management and incident response skills.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications + a Code B driver’s licence.

Contact Penny Janse Van Rensburg on , quoting the Ref: CTI006217.

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