Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerLocation: Bryanston, South AfricaEmployment Type: 6 Months Initial Contract - (Extendable) OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead and enhance enterprise cybersecurity capabilities across security operations, incident response, identity management, endpoint security, data protection, cloud security, and application security.This role will act as a technical cybersecurity SME, driving security initiatives, mitigating risks, responding to incidents, and supporting secure technology practices across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead cybersecurity incident response, investigations, and remediation activities.Manage and optimise SIEM, SOC, EDR/XDR, and security monitoring capabilities.Support identity and access management controls, including MFA, SSO, and privileged access.Implement and maintain data protection and DLP solutions.Develop and enforce API security and secure development standards.Manage web, email, cloud, and endpoint security controls.Support vulnerability management, penetration testing remediation, and threat detection activities.Conduct security assessments and provide security guidance to technical teams.Mentor junior team members and engage with internal and external stakeholders.Required Experience7+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience.Strong hands-on experience with:SIEM/SOC operationsEDR/XDR platformsIncident responseVulnerability managementIAM and privileged access managementCloud and network securityData protection and DLP solutionsExperience in enterprise security environments.Technical SkillsSecurity Operations & Incident ResponseSIEM / SOCEDR / XDRIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Microsoft Purview & DLPWeb Application Firewalls (WAF)API Security & OWASP StandardsDevSecOps & Secure SDLCThreat IntelligenceCloud & Container SecuritySecurity Governance & Compliance (ISO27001, NIST, CIS)QualificationsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.Preferred CertificationsCISSPCISMCEHGIAC CertificationsMicrosoft Security CertificationsPreferred TechnologiesCrowdStrikeArctic WolfMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft PurviewCloudflareTenableKnowBe4Key AttributesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder managementAbility to perform under pressureStrong attention to detailContinuous learning mindsetHigh levels of integrity and professionalismThis opportunity is ideal for a senior cybersecurity professional looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic security leadership in a complex enterprise environment.