A company that provides personal and vehicle safety services, including stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety, and business fleet optimization, is seeking a Head of Network and Security Engineering to design, implement, and continuously improve a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

• Develop and execute strategic network and security initiatives aligned with the company’s long-term business goals.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams (IT, DevOps, Product) and engage external partners/auditors to promote best practices and manage third-party risk.

• Oversee the design and implementation of secure network, application, and infrastructure architectures to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience.

• Ensure security measures are seamlessly integrated with organizational systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

• Monitor and protect the organization’s network from internal and external threats.

• Ensure security best practices are applied throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding and code reviews.

• Regularly conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Oversee continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.

• Ensure the organization's security practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

• Oversee the implementation and use of security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR) for real-time threat and anomaly detection.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability patching, remediation, and audit support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity or security engineering, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or senior role.

• Appropriate Diploma plus relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications.

• Required Certifications: AWS Security Specialty and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH.

• Advanced Network Security: In-depth understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure network architecture.

• Cloud Security: Solid understanding of security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Endpoint Protection & EDR: Experience with platforms like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

• SIEM & Log Analysis: Practical experience with tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel for incident detection.

• Tools & Scripting: Strong experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).

• Penetration Testing: Exposure to internal/external testing methodologies and tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP).

• Secure SDLC: Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment.

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 itcareers@hireresolve.za.com