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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:
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
