Job Description

Our client is currently looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Cape Town on a 6 months contractAre you passionate about cloud security, innovative solutions, and driving change?Then this role is for you. This role will offer you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities are to:

• Design, Implement, and Maintain Data Security Solutions.
• Lead cloud security initiatives on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) focusing on data security, identity access management (IAM), and infrastructure security.
• Work with developers, IT operations, and cloud teams to ensure secure data architecture across micro-services-based infrastructures.
• Automation and CI/CD Integration.
• Experience in a financial services or banking environment
• Data Encryption and Masking.
• Data Governance and Compliance.
• Perform regular security assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability testing on cloud and on-prem infrastructure to proactively address potential risks.

Minimum Requirement are:

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, software development, DevOps, or security roles.
• 4+ years of experience designing and implementing highly available public cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• 3+ years of experience focused on AWS Data Security & IAM.
• Hands-on experience with security technology deployments in cloud environments, particularly within a financial services organization.
• Proven experience with CI/CD technologies and automation tools, including GitLab, GitHub, Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Ansible.

Ideal Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with AWS Networking.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience in data pipeline engineering using big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).

Non Negotiables are:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in AWS Foundation or Cloud Computing
• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-related certifications.
• AWS Data/Security certification

Location:

• Cape Town

Job Type:

• 6 months Contract

Workplace Type:

• Onsite

Send your CV to

Paracon