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Principal Engineer - IT Cyber Security

Job Purpose Statement

The Securelytics Principal Engineer will report to the Securelytics Business Unit Manager and work closely with the Securelytics Team. The job function is split between two areas:

• Solutions Architect for Security - perform a pre-sales function to design, architect and scope security services and solutions. This involves a detailed understanding of the Securelytics offering to the market and service catalogue.
• Delivery - Work with the Securelytics team to deliver projects and services to customers. Act as a senior escalation to the team to assist with incidents and requests.
  
  

• Provide technical guidance support and serve as an escalation point for complex security issues.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of security personnel.
• Implement Information Security solutions as needed.
• Implement formal monthly reporting for services delivered.
• Support the team in the following:
• Security Operations, Threat Detection & Incident Response
• Threat Hunting & Vulnerability Management
• Prevention and Risk Management
• Risk identification and mitigation
  

• Provide detailed designs, architectures, bills of materials, high level project plans, scope of works, deliverables for proposals and projects
• Present to customers and complete demonstations, proof of concept tests and assessments
• Provide input into contracts for delivery of services
  
  

• Work closely with IT, Security, and Risk Management teams to enhance security strategies.
• Provide regular security reports to stakeholders, detailing progress and risk mitigation efforts.
• Collaborate with project managers, service delivery teams, and sales teams on security-related initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication via company collaboration tools (Teams, CRM, Service Desk).
  
  

• Stay updated with the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Define and Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct vulnerability audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Research and recommend innovative security solutions to enhance organisational resilience.
• Provide a quality assurance service to check all outputs of the Security Operations team
  
  

• Maintain a strong leadership presence, working in the office at least three days per week.
• Help to Identify and drive key performance metrics for the department
• Achieve and track own billable work hours, CRM tasks and project milestones.
• Help the team to achieve their billable workable hour targets
• Employee Satisfaction Score and staff retention: receive feedback in the upper quartile from the Securelytics team
• Begin with the end in mind. Ensure all work completed is aligned with achieving specific deliverables as outlined in project plans or service level agreements
• Ensure prompt response to requests, security incidents and escalations.
• Keep security documentation and reports up to date.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset and actively develop leadership skills.
• Drive accountability, ensuring all tasks and security measures are executed effectively.
• High levels of customer satisfaction and retention
• Ensure all risks are highlighted and comminicated
• Comitment to continual professional development
  
  

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Information Technology and 10 years in Cybersecurity
• Proven experience in progressively responsible technical roles, including leadership positions
• Strong expertise in Microsoft security tools (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Center).
• In-depth understanding of advanced threat management, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Proven experience in managing complex security incidents and remediation processes.
• Certifications such as Fortinet FCSS/NSE7, Sophos Architect, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or equivalent
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards like Popia, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, CIS and NIST.
• Strong communication skills for reporting to executives and educating stakeholders on security risks.
  
  

The purpose of the role is to provide a consistent, comprehensive service to the Franchised and Corporate stores within Cash Crusaders, relating to Operational Risk, Security, Safety, and Loss Prevention. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of security technology such as CCTV, alarm systems, monitoring technology, incident investigation, and risk mitigation plans.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Risk and Security Manager will execute our security initiatives and risk strategy of the company.
• This includes performing security risk assessments and implementing security policies to prevent theft, break-ins, loss, and fraud.
• Responding to new threats and regularly upgrading security systems across stores are key aspects of this role.
• The Risk and Security Manager will manage the corporate security response to incidents across all stores.
• Investigate all incidents in stores and report on findings.
• Coordinate with external security agencies like SAPS and security providers.
• Conduct research for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills for incident response and crisis management.
• Maintain strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, SAPS, security providers, contractors, internal management, and franchisees.
• Perform regular national store security audits and implement corrective actions.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Proven investigation experience.
• At least five (5) years of management experience in the security or retail industry.
• Security qualification or former member of a government security services department.
• Current PSIRA registration.
• Valid driver’s license.

Package & Remuneration

• Market-related remuneration.
• Medical aid.
• Retirement annuity.
• Fuel card.
• Cell phone allowance.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks and polygraph tests.

About Nintex:

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people’s curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.

About the role:

The Security Engineer will implement the organization's security policies, procedures, and standards. This role requires an in-depth understanding of current and emerging threats and technology to drive innovation and improvement in all technical areas of security.

This role requires a proven background in Cloud Application Security Operations on Azure or AWS.

This role is hybrid in JHB.

Your contribution will be:

• Manage and support vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7) including scheduling, result analysis, and report generation.
• Support and enhance SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) including data ingestion, parsing, correlation rules, dashboards, and alerts.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and development teams to ensure proper tool integration and secure configurations across environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to security tool performance, configurations, and updates.
• Maintain and document tool configurations, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Contribute to tool selection and evaluation processes by providing technical input and performing proof-of-concepts.
• Oversee security tooling and strategic automation as it relates to managing remediations at scale
• Assist in incident response and remediation of identified security-related events

To be successful , we think you need:

• 3+ years’ experience in software security / penetration testing role, or equivalent experience
• Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk/QRadar etc
• Experience supporting API security tools (e.g., AWS WAF, Cloudflare, F5, Imperva)
• Blue team experience would be highly beneficial
• Some cloud experience i.e. AWS/GCP/Azure

What’s in it for you?

Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is a hybrid role in our local Nintex office.

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community

View more about our benefits here: .

Equity Statement : Preference will be given to People Living with Disability who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Company.

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Job Description

Key Purpose of a Security Installation Engineer:

As a core member of our Engineering team, you will be expected to provide installation and commission to our Security Systems such as Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Access Control in accordance with the current standards.

Job Description

Key Purpose of a Security Installation Engineer:

As a core member of our Engineering team, you will be expected to provide installation and commission to our Security Systems such as Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Access Control in accordance with the current standards.

We will help you achieve your goals with full remote technical support and continuous professional development.

Why work for Kings?

• Competitive and Uncapped OTE
• Company vehicle with private use option AND a fuel card AND paid travel time after 30 minutes
• 25 days holiday + 8

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