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Senior Security Engineer
E-Merge IT Recruitment
South Africa · Hybrid Full-time Senior 1w ago
About the role
About
Cyber threats are evolving daily. This team is looking for a Senior Security Engineer who can stay ahead of them.
If you’re passionate about threat detection, DevSecOps, incident response, and building resilient security environments, this is an opportunity to join a business where cybersecurity is treated as a strategic priority — not an afterthought.
Why this role stands out:
- Up to R1.6m per annum (CTC)
- Hybrid role based in Woodmead, Johannesburg
- High-impact security environment
- Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and security operations
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen the organisation’s cyber posture
What you’ll be doing:
- Implement and mature DevSecOps practices
- Conduct threat hunting & vulnerability identification
- Manage and secure Microsoft Entra ID & Active Directory
- Oversee endpoint security using Microsoft Intune
- Monitor networks for suspicious activity and emerging threats
- Lead and support security incident response
- Drive security awareness initiatives across the business
- Collaborate with third-party vendors on security solutions
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies & procedures
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field
- Strong understanding of networking, systems & security protocols
- Experience across modern enterprise security environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting & communication skills
- Ability to work independently and respond to urgent incidents when needed
Advantageous skills & certifications:
- PKI knowledge
- Fortinet / Cisco certifications
- CEH, OSCP, CISSP, ISO 27001 or equivalent
The details:
- Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg
- Work model: Hybrid
- Type: Permanent
- Reference: GZ61104
Skills
Active DirectoryDevSecOpsMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft IntuneNetworking
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