Cyber Security Engineer I at Capitec Bank

• We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help implement, support and manage the security solutions that protect our systems, networks, users and data. In this role, your focus is the cloud, primarily AWS, but also Azure, Salesforce and Microsoft 365. Day to day, you'll monitor alerts, identify security findings and work closely with our application and support teams to fix issues. 
• The role splits roughly 70% operations, 20% engineering and 10% self-development. It sits within a structured career progression model, where you'll take on meaningful projects that sharpen your decision-making and problem-solving over time. 

What you'll do
Cyber security systems management 

• Secure our cloud environments across AWS, Azure, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 
• Update and upgrade security systems to address emerging threats, and run regular vulnerability assessments to keep our environment resilient 
• Apply encryption, secure data handling and vulnerability controls, including preventing issues like SQL injection 
• Keep comprehensive documentation of security systems, configurations, standards, policies and procedures 

Operational excellence 

• Act on security incidents and cyber-attacks quickly, investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions 
• Troubleshoot and debug to resolve issues and maintain system stability 
• React to monitoring and alerting events in good time 
• Keep stakeholders informed about the latest security incidents and issues 

Risk and compliance 

• Apply security policies and procedures to meet industry regulations and standards, and stay current on environment changes so you can contribute to policy updates 
• Support regular security audits, identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with external security experts on third-party audits 

Learning and growth 

• Develop and maintain your own depth in cyber security patterns and practices, and apply what you learn to improve what we use 
• Stay ahead of threats, including AI-driven ones 
• Contribute to a team that actively invests in your development 

What you'll need
Education 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology will be advantageous 

Experience 

• 2 to 3 years in cyber security, IT security or a related technical field 
• Foundational AWS knowledge is essential 
• Experience with Azure, Salesforce or Microsoft 365 is advantageous 

Technical skills 

• IT systems processes (SDLC) 
• Python, PowerShell, bash scripting  
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure 
• Infrastructure as code: Terraform, CloudFormation or similar 
• Networking protocols and security architecture 
• Security tools and technologies 
• Awareness of the latest trends and threats in the cyber security space 
• Identity and access management systems 

Certifications (advantageous) 

• CompTIA Security+ 
• ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) 
• AWS, Microsoft or Google cloud security certifications 
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate