Senior Information Security Engineer (JB5835)

Western Cape
Salary: R100 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT Insurance Finance
Reference: Senior Information Security Engineer (JB5835)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Senior Information Security Engineer (JB5835)

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Salary: XXX-XXXX per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is an established, South Africa–based financial services organisation operating within a regulated, enterprise-scale environment. The business offers investment, insurance, and wealth-related services, supporting a large national client base through secure, high-availability digital platforms. Technology is central to the organisation’s operations, with IT teams responsible for maintaining and enhancing business-critical systems, data integrity, and information security. The environment is stable, professionally managed, and suited to experienced IT professionals who value structure, accountability, and working on systems with long-term operational impact rather than short-term or experimental projects.

The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising advanced security architectures across hybrid infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms. The position also plays a key role in security operations leadership, incident response, vulnerability management, compliance, and executive-level reporting.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level security engineer with extensive experience in enterprise information security environments. They have strong technical depth across security architecture, operations, and incident response, and are capable of operating as a technical authority within a regulated financial services context. The role suits someone who can mentor junior engineers, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the organisation’s overall security strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Senior-level security certification, such as CISSP or CISM, or equivalent

Microsoft security certifications, including Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-series certifications

7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity or security engineering roles

At least 3 years’ experience in a senior or lead security role

Expert-level knowledge of SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DLP, and vulnerability management platforms

Hands-on experience configuring enterprise firewalls and Web Application Firewall solutions

Strong experience in identity governance, privileged access management, and zero-trust architecture

Advanced understanding of cloud security, specifically Azure and Microsoft 365

Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell and/or Python

Experience designing and implementing information security awareness programmes

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of security controls across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments.

Define security architecture standards and review new technology integrations for compliance.

Champion secure development lifecycle practices and perform application security assessments.

Configure, manage, and report on enterprise firewall and Web Application Firewall solutions.

Oversee and optimise security operations tools, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, and vulnerability management platforms.

Develop operational playbooks and mentor junior security engineers.

Collaborate with outsourced SOC teams, including SLA and performance management.

Lead major security incidents, forensic investigations, and root cause analysis.

Act as an escalation point for critical security events and coordinate cross-functional response.

Define vulnerability and patch management strategies and report on remediation progress.

Architect and enforce identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.

Develop and deliver information security awareness initiatives across the organisation.

Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and regulatory requirements, including POPIA, GDPR, and FSCA.

Deliver security metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reports to leadership.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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