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Cyber Security Engineer (6 Month )

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Cyber Security Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Minimum Requirements:

  • 7+ years experience in Infrastructure, Software Development, DevOps or Security
  • 4+ years of design and implementation of highly available, enterprise-scale public Cloud infrastructure.
  • 3+ years in AWS with a focus on Data, Security & IAM
  • introducing cloud security technology (start-up) in an environment processes, principles etc.
  • Design and hands-on troubleshooting background on AWS Platform (Azure or GCP will be advantageous).
  • Experience working in a DevOps environment.
  • Experience developing and supporting infrastructure and cloud security capabilities for microservices-based architectures.
  • Experience working with CI/CD technologies. Ie; GitLab and GitHub
  • Experience with authentication and Authorization technologies and protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, AD, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML).
  • Experience working with scripting and provisioning and IAC tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation or equivalent.

Ideal:

  • 2+ years in AWS with focus on Networking
  • Experience in a financial services or banking organization
  • Infrastructure security
  • Experience in engineering data pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.
  • Experience with ELK, New Relic, or similar on Public Cloud Platforms.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, EKS.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment (Atlassian Stack).
  • Experience working with various Database technologies, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgresSQL, RedShift, Oracle, etc.
  • Experience working with Vault/Secret platforms, ie; Hashicorp.

Qualifications (Minimum)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in AWS Foundation or Cloud Computing

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering Other
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-related certifications.
  • AWS Data/Security certification

Knowledge

Minimum:

  • Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (GoLang / .net / Java/python)
  • Advanced scripting skills in at least one interpreted language (Bash/PowerShell)
  • Design and deployment of highly available, enterprise-scale Cloud infrastructure.
  • Advanced knowledge of infrastructure concepts, technologies, and patterns. (SDLC, IaC)
  • Practical, working knowledge of:
  • Developing and delivering systems on AWS Platforms (Azure or GCP will be advantageous).
  • Supporting and enhancing build and release processes through automation using a combination of processes and existing tools.
  • Understanding of Cloud Security technologies and best practices.
  • Understanding of Networking in Cloud environments.

Ideal:

  • Previous experience in a DevOps role and incorporating security controls in the build process.
  • Experience in engineering data and/or security log pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing data security solutions for structured and unstructured data.
  • Understanding of modern software engineering patterns, including those used in highly scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.
  • Ability to deliver long-term, repeatable IAC solutions that incorporate directly into an overall CI/CD process.
  • Knowledge of JSON templates, PowerShell, CLIs, Shell, and Python.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and providing data security guidance to developers and IT staff.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data protection.

Skills

  • Communications Skills
  • Cloud Data Security: Experience securing data in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Data Security: Proficiency with securing big data platforms, and database systems and ensuring data integrity (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, MSSQL, Oracle).
  • Data Masking:
  • Knowledge of data masking and tokenization tools and their integration.
  • Knowledge of data obfuscation techniques to protect sensitive information.
  • Data Privacy Regulations: Familiarity with POPIA, GDPR, or other data privacy regulations.
  • 2 - 3 years of Cloud experience.
  • Data Encryption: Proficiency in data encryption techniques and technologies to safeguard structured and unstructured data.
  • Access Control: Expertise in managing user access, permissions, and identity management systems for data security.
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Implementation and management of DLP solutions for monitoring and controlling data in transit and at rest.
  • Secure Data Transfer Protocols: Understanding of secure protocols like TLS/SSL for data in transition.
  • Data Classification: Ability to classify data based on sensitivity and apply appropriate security measures.
  • Secure Logging and Auditing: Setting up comprehensive logs and audit trails for data access and changes.

Competencies

  • Care and passion for our people (Departmental Contributor)
  • Earn and extend trust (Departmental Contributor)
  • Simplify and make it easy (Departmental Contributor)
  • Drive innovation mindset (Departmental Contributor)
  • Lead with the "Why" (Departmental Contributor)
  • Attract and relentlessly develop people (Departmental Contributor)
  • Make decisions - faster and smarter (Departmental Contributor)
  • Inspire optimism and persistence (Departmental Contributor)

Conditions of Employment

  • Clear criminal and credit record
  • A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
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