It Security Officer
Job Description
NEW WORK IN: Lead IT Security Engineer / Architect - JHB/Randburg (hybrid) - paying R1.2 million CTC + perks
A tech Scale- up and high-volume transactional platform is embarking on a strategic transformation within their security architecture and is seeking a dynamic, senior-level IT Security Engineer to own, lead, and mature the organization's Cybersecurity framework. This is a newly created, high-impact role-ideal for someone ready to shape policy, design systems from scratch, and build security operations with scalability in mind.
Land the job and you will take full ownership of security tooling, design, governance, and implementation. You'll step beyond a support function and into a strategic leadership space, laying down the groundwork for business-wide security controls and compliance.
This is what you need to land the job:
You come with 10+ years exp in the IT industry with 3-5+ years in senior IT Security roles, ideally with leadership exposure
You have deep experience in the design and implementation of foundational security infrastructure
Lead deployment of SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, MFA, endpoint protection, etc.
Experience translating technical threats into business-friendly language for stakeholders
- You have a Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science (or related field)
By nature, you have a strong presence; you are a confident communicator, driven, and delivery-focused
This is a incredible opportunity within a fun team, offering enterprise-level challenges wrapped in a fast-moving tech culture. We are looking for someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves while thinking five steps ahead. If you thrive in building from the ground up, enjoy working across high-volume systems, and know how to balance compliance with innovation, this could be the perfect next step.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1485115
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned