Cyber Security Engineer (6 Month )

Cyber Security Engineer - 6 Month Contract
Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years experience in Infrastructure, Software Development, DevOps or Security

• 4+ years of design and implementation of highly available, enterprise-scale public Cloud infrastructure.

• 3+ years in AWS with a focus on Data, Security & IAM

• introducing cloud security technology (start-up) in an environment processes, principles etc.

• Design and hands-on troubleshooting background on AWS Platform (Azure or GCP will be advantageous).

• Experience working in a DevOps environment.

• Experience developing and supporting infrastructure and cloud security capabilities for microservices-based architectures.

• Experience working with CI/CD technologies. Ie; GitLab and GitHub

• Experience with authentication and Authorization technologies and protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, AD, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML).

• Experience working with scripting and provisioning and IAC tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation or equivalent.

Ideal:

• 2+ years in AWS with focus on Networking

• Experience in a financial services or banking organization

• Infrastructure security

• Experience in engineering data pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.

• Experience with ELK, New Relic, or similar on Public Cloud Platforms.

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, EKS.

• Experience working in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment (Atlassian Stack).

• Experience working with various Database technologies, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgresSQL, RedShift, Oracle, etc.

• Experience working with Vault/Secret platforms, ie; Hashicorp.

Qualifications (Minimum)
· A relevant tertiary qualification in AWS Foundation or Cloud Computing
Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering Other

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other security-related certifications.

• AWS Data/Security certification

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Basic understanding of at least one high-level programming language (GoLang / .net / Java/python)

• Advanced scripting skills in at least one interpreted language (Bash/PowerShell)

• Design and deployment of highly available, enterprise-scale Cloud infrastructure.

• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure concepts, technologies, and patterns. (SDLC, IaC)

• Practical, working knowledge of:

• Developing and delivering systems on AWS Platforms (Azure or GCP will be advantageous).

• Supporting and enhancing build and release processes through automation using a combination of processes and existing tools.

• Understanding of Cloud Security technologies and best practices.

• Understanding of Networking in Cloud environments.

Ideal:

• Previous experience in a DevOps role and incorporating security controls in the build process.

• Experience in engineering data and/or security log pipelines using Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Storm, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing data security solutions for structured and unstructured data.

• Understanding of modern software engineering patterns, including those used in highly scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.

• Ability to deliver long-term, repeatable IAC solutions that incorporate directly into an overall CI/CD process.

• Knowledge of JSON templates, PowerShell, CLIs, Shell, and Python.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and providing data security guidance to developers and IT staff.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data protection.

Skills

• Communications Skills

• Cloud Data Security: Experience securing data in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Data Security: Proficiency with securing big data platforms, and database systems and ensuring data integrity (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, MSSQL, Oracle).

• Data Masking:

• Knowledge of data masking and tokenization tools and their integration.

• Knowledge of data obfuscation techniques to protect sensitive information.

• Data Privacy Regulations: Familiarity with POPIA, GDPR, or other data privacy regulations.

• 2 - 3 years of Cloud experience.

• Data Encryption: Proficiency in data encryption techniques and technologies to safeguard structured and unstructured data.

• Access Control: Expertise in managing user access, permissions, and identity management systems for data security.

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Implementation and management of DLP solutions for monitoring and controlling data in transit and at rest.

• Secure Data Transfer Protocols: Understanding of secure protocols like TLS/SSL for data in transition.

• Data Classification: Ability to classify data based on sensitivity and apply appropriate security measures.

• Secure Logging and Auditing: Setting up comprehensive logs and audit trails for data access and changes.

Competencies

• Care and passion for our people (Departmental Contributor)

• Earn and extend trust (Departmental Contributor)

• Simplify and make it easy (Departmental Contributor)

• Drive innovation mindset (Departmental Contributor)

• Lead with the "Why" (Departmental Contributor)

• Attract and relentlessly develop people (Departmental Contributor)

• Make decisions - faster and smarter (Departmental Contributor)

• Inspire optimism and persistence (Departmental Contributor)

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required

Originally posted on Himalayas