My client is a company specialising in information technology services focuses on services including IT consulting, technical and support services, and managed services.

As a principal security engineer, you will be responsible for delivering enterprise-level installations, configuration and fault management in complex environments. Perform IT functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing and implementation of applications programs supporting the client’s infrastructure, business processes, operations and/or network-based (cloud) product systems. Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions. You will be accountable for driving a proactive approach, by providing recommendations on how to improve our environment, by giving input into the strategic planning and on how to improve day to day technical operations. Certications, both in technology and product is elevated at principal engineer level.

• Minimum of 8 years information security related experience.
• Experience in security architecture methodologies, tools and enablers.
• Hands-on experience with implementation and monitoring of various IT Security solutions.
• Excellent understanding of IT operational processes and controls including project deployments.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements facing the IT environment (PCI DSS, POPIA, GDPR).
• Must be persuasive and be able to communicate cybersecurity related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Be able to map business needs to technology solutions.
• Solid understanding of security risks and preventative controls.
• Understand IaaS/PaaS/SaaS security deployments, native cloud security tools.
• CASB/CSPM/CWPP capabilities.
• Substantial managed services experience.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in ticketing tools, preferably 4Me /Service Now.
• Worked in multiple large Global Enterprise client outsourcing projects.
• Vendor management experience.