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Engineer, Cyber Security (Linux Engineer)

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

We are seeking a Linux Engineer with expertise in cyber security to automate data ingestion systems, operate and monitor the group's Cyber Security Operational Centre (CSOC), and support incident response and threat hunting activities. Experience or interest in cyber security and data science is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 3+ years in system administration, programming, and data manipulation
• 1+ years in scripting, automation engineering, and CI/CD
• 1+ years in cloud service operations
• 1+ years in data ingestion, engineering, or analytics roles

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate syslog collection servers
• Build and manage Azure Logic Apps integrations
• Collect and ingest data via APIs
• Develop practical approaches and strategies for cyber security tasks
• Articulate information clearly and explore new possibilities
• Generate ideas, interpret data, and make informed decisions
• Provide insights and perform data analysis
• Collaborate effectively within a team
• Debug and fix software issues
• Follow Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and use relevant tools
• Perform technical analysis, build and test automation, and ensure system availability and monitoring on Linux systems

Overview

Location: Cape Town (Century City), On-Site
Salary: R 840,000 – R 1,080,000 Annual CTC
Benefits: Medical Aid Contribution
Travel: Occasional international travel required

The Role: Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain our client's comprehensive cybersecurity posture. You will be the cornerstone of their digital defence strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Security Strategy & Architecture: Developing and implementing holistic cybersecurity strategies for the organisation and its customers. This includes designing secure network architectures (firewall design ), defining patching strategies , and implementing endpoint protection and intrusion detection systems.
• Security Operations: Managing and optimising SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions for proactive threat detection and response. Acting as the 3rd level support expert for resolving complex cyber incidents.
• Policy & Governance: Creating and enforcing robust security policies and procedures , managing change management processes from a security perspective, and implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and device management solutions.
• Collaboration & Support: Supporting the service delivery team with cybersecurity best practices for customer support and working directly with the development team to architect cyber-resilient applications from the initial design phase (DevSecOps).

Skills & Qualifications

• Essential: A Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Essential: 5+ years of professional experience in a cybersecurity role, with a proven track record in developing and implementing security strategies.
• Essential: Hands-on experience with firewall configuration, endpoint protection, intrusion detection, and SIEM solutions.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of security frameworks, policy development, and governance.
• Essential: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Essential: A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork, with the ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly Advantageous: Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), SSO implementation (e.g., Okta, Auth0), and application security (AppSec) principles.

Why Join Our Client?

• Strategic Impact: Define and build the cybersecurity function within a growing, innovative company. Your work will be critical to protecting groundbreaking technology.
• Broad Scope: Move beyond siloed duties and work across the entire security spectrum—from strategic planning and policy to hands-on technical implementation and incident response.
• Unique Challenge: Secure a complex environment featuring robotics, industrial automation, and cloud infrastructure, far beyond a standard corporate IT setting.
• Global Exposure: Be part of an international team with opportunities for occasional travel to the USA and Johannesburg.
• Career Growth: Play a key role in a expanding team with significant opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Overview

Capitec is looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To participate in the journey, follow the steps below:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here !
2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earn the trust of our clients.

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the client first, act with energy and take ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

The Cyber Security Engineer role focuses on implementing, configuring, and operating the organization’s identity governance and administration platform. Join our dynamic Identity & Access Platforms team as a Cyber Security Engineer, where you’ll play a key role in securing and managing our core identity infrastructure.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Active Directory administration and support.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with identity providers (Keycloak or similar platforms advantageous).
• Solid grasp of DNS and networking fundamentals as they relate to identity management.
• Familiarity with Entra ID and related technologies is a plus
• Experience with public cloud computing platforms (AWS and Azure preferred)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science

• Manage and support Active Directory (AD) and related identity platforms.
• Oversee and maintain authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Work with identity providers such as Keycloak (experience preferred but not required).
• Ensure secure integration and operation of identity services across the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to identity, authentication, and access management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business and security objectives.

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Development & Operations (DevOps)
• Networking (DNS, DHCP)
• Security & Compliance
• Identity & Access Management
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Zero Trust principles by understanding identity and access management (IAM), implementing least-privilege access, and using (JIT/JEA) to strengthen AD security.

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/ /06

Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

We are seeking a highly-skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our dynamic team in safeguarding our digital infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the protection and resilience of our information systems. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management. In this role, you will contribute directly to the security posture of the organisation by identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and implementing best-in-class security practices.


As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for protecting the organisation’s digital assets and networks from security threats and unauthorised access. You will monitor systems for potential breaches, respond to incidents, and develop security measures to mitigate future risks.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Evaluate new security tools and services for adoption.
• Manage internal processes for vulnerability disclosures and resolution.
  
  

Incident Response

• Monitor and analyse security logs, alerts, and tools to detect threats.
• Investigate and document incidents, determining cause and impact.
• Follow established incident response protocols and support 24/7 operations through on-call rotations.
  
  

Security Awareness and Risk Management

• Collaborate with teams to implement security best practices.
• Maintain and update policies in line with ISO 27001 and other standards
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement mitigation measures
• Design and deliver employee security awareness training programs.
  
  

Collaboration and Governance

• Foster strong working relationships across internal teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, processes, and knowledge bases.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in Cyber Security or a related discipline.
  
  

• Strong technical background in computer systems and network security.
  
• Experience with:
• Vulnerability assessment and management tools
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms
• Network security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
• Security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST, CIS Controls)
• Cloud infrastructure security (e.g., VPCs, security groups, NACLs)
  

A good work-life balance is very important at Electrum. To help you manage your own time and energy, Electrum offers benefits such as:

• Flexibility around core working hours (nature of flexibility is negotiated per role based on business needs
• Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the mid-day nibbles
• Team socialising, getaways, and social outings

We have created a safe, transparent environment where we know mistakes happen, and that’s okay. We even have a 3 step approach to dealing with them:

1. Tell everyone about it
2. Fix the mistake
3. Tell everyone about it

You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures.

Apply by :

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!

2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continually look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earn the trust of our clients.

About The Role

The Cyber Security Engineer role focuses on implementing, configuring, and operating the organization’s identity governance and administration platform. The role sits within the identity and access management function, supporting the bank’s identity governance and administration needs.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering
• 3 years of hands-on experience in IAG implementation and operations, preferably using SailPoint IdentityNow.
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing IAG platforms, SailPoint IdentityNow is preferred.
• Strong understanding of identity governance principles and best practices in a banking environment.
• Familiarity with related cybersecurity technologies, including:
• Identity Provider (IdP) systems
• Active Directory and Azure AD (EntraID)
• API (REST) integrations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science

What You'll Do

• Join the team performing the implementation, configuration, and operation of SailPoint IdentityNow for IAG (Identity Administration and Governance)
• Support the implementation, configuration and maintenance of identity governance processes, policies, and workflows tailored to the banking sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAG solutions with existing applications and systems.
• Monitor and enhance security protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with identified regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and support for IAG-related incidents and improvements.

Technical Skills

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Development & Operations (DevOps)
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Networking (DNS, DHCP)
• Security & Compliance
• Identity & Access Management
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Zero Trust principles by understanding identity and access management (IAM), implementing least-privilege access, and using (JIT/JEA) to strengthen security.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Consultation skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Overview

Cyber Security Engineer position available in Cape Town.

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to take the lead on building, implementing, and maintaining world-class security solutions.

You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring systems, applications, and infrastructure are protected against evolving threats, while guiding both service delivery and development teams to embed resilience into everything we build.

This is a role where you’ll not only design and implement strategy but also roll up your sleeves to solve incidents and shape the security culture of the business.

Location: Century City, Cape Town (Onsite).

Salary: R840,000 – R1,080,000 CTC per year.

Benefits: Medical aid contribution.

Travel: Occasional travel to USA and Johannesburg.

• Design and implement cyber security strategies for customers
• Manage firewalls, patching, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection
• Oversee SIEM systems, device management, and SSO solutions
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and change management processes
• Provide 3rd-level support for cyber incidents and investigations
• Work closely with service delivery teams to strengthen client-facing security processes
• Partner with developers to architect secure, resilient applications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in cyber security roles
• Solid knowledge across firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Excellent communication and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams

If you’re ready to take ownership of cyber security in an environment pushing the boundaries of technology, this role offers both challenge and impact.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide expertise, professional knowledge, and technical skills to automate building, testing and operating data ingestion systems.

To operate and monitor the group's cyber security operational centre (CSOC) systems that collect and manages several terabytes of logs per day.

To assist the cyber security incident response team and threat hunters by ingesting and providing access to log data.

Any experience and interest in cyber security and/or data science is an advantage but not essential.

• A degree Information Technology is required.

• 3+ years experience in system administration, programming and data collection/manipulation.
• 1+ years in automation engineering and CI/CD.
• 1+ years in operating services with cloud environments.
• 1+ years in data ingestion, engineering or analytic roles.

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & tools.
• Build and Test Automation: CI/CD pipelines for build, test and deploy (E.g. git, Azure Dev Ops).
• Write Code: Programming and scripting (E.g. Python, PowerShell).
• System administration (E.g. Linux, Containers) and cloud services (E.g. Azure, AWS).
• System availability monitoring (E.g. Azure Monitor, Splunk).
• Log data analysis (E.g. Azure Log Analytics, Splunk) and Log Parsing (E.g. regular expressions).
• Data ingest and integration (E.g. SQL, REST APIs, event hubs, syslog)
• Technical fault finding, debugging and fixing.

• Maintain an operate syslog collection servers
• Build and run integration Azure Logic Apps
• Collect and ingest data using APIs
• Data Analysis
• Debugging and Fixing Software
• Information Security Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools