Description:
This is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising advanced security architectures across hybrid infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. The successful candidate will act as a technical security leader, driving engineering initiatives, leading complex incident response efforts, and strengthening enterprise-wide security posture.This opportunity is ideal for a senior security professional who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and leadership capability.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Engineering
- Design and implement advanced security controls across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments (Azure, Microsoft 365).
- Define and enforce security architecture standards.
Security Operations Leadership
Oversee and optimise tools including SIEM, EDR, DLP, firewalls, vulnerability management platforms. Develop automation strategies for threat detection and response (PowerShell, Python). Establish operational playbooks and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with outsourced SOC providers and manage SLAs and performance metrics. Integrate SOC services into the broader security operations framework.Incident Response & Threat Management
Lead major incident investigations, forensic analysis, and root cause determination. Act as escalation point for critical security events. Drive proactive threat hunting and advanced analytics initiatives.Vulnerability & Patch Management
Define and manage enterprise vulnerability management strategy. Deliver executive-level reporting on risk exposure and remediation progress.Identity & Access Management
Architect and enforce identity governance using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Implement zero-trust and privileged access management strategies.Compliance & Risk Advisory
Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, POPIA, GDPR, FSCA. Lead technical audits, penetration testing engagements, and red/blue team exercises. Provide authoritative guidance on risk mitigation strategies.Executive Reporting
Deliver strategic dashboards, risk metrics, and board-level presentations. Recommend and implement continuous security posture improvements.Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
Diploma or Bachelors degree in IT, Comp
16 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za