TTD IT Security Engineer (JAVA) (Senior/Expert) 2124

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001711/SP

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a Senior IT Security Engineer with a strong background in Identity & Access Management, Java development, and cloud security? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team responsible for delivering secure authentication platforms used across modern digital services, applications, and cloud environments.

You’ll play a key role in designing and supporting enterprise-grade authentication solutions that power everything from web and mobile apps to microservices and IoT.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Be Doing:

Design, develop, and maintain secure authentication and identity solutions
Work with SAML, OpenID Connect, and API security frameworks
Build and enhance Java-based applications (Spring Boot)
Develop and support microservices architectures
Manage and optimise cloud-based environments (AWS)
Handle incident management, troubleshooting, and production support
Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions
Contribute to system design, documentation, and continuous improvement
Participate in Agile ceremonies and DevOps practices
Mentor team members and provide technical leadership

Core Skills

Strong Java EE / Spring Boot development experience
Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OpenID Connect)
Solid experience with web and cloud technologies
Hands-on DevOps and Agile experience
Strong technical stack including:
- Angular (TypeScript / JavaScript)
- Kafka / MQ (JMS)
- SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- AWS cloud services
- Linux command line
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Maven
Strong operational support and incident management experience
Proven ability to lead and influence within technical teams
Experience with API Gateways and secure service integrations
Tools & platforms: Jenkins, Nexus, Apache, WebLogic, Payara/Glassfish
Strong exposure to RESTful & SOAP services
Knowledge of IT security best practices and lifecycle management
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile toolchains
Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
IT Degree / Diploma or equivalent experience
5–7+ years’ experience in IT (security / development focus)
Proven experience in team leadership or mentoring roles
ITIL knowledge and experience (required)

Apply Now!!

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