Intermediate Software Security Engineer - Remote

Overview

Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Intermediate Software Security Engineer to join our team.

In Short

• Designing and implementing technical solutions to enhance defensive security measures.
• Providing mentorship and guidance on security practices within the organization.
• Deploying, managing, and monitoring security tools such as SIEM, IPS/IDS, and UEBA.
• Responding to and or managing security incidents as per standards and playbooks.
• Continuously striving to enhance security auditing and monitoring capabilities.
• Creating custom applications designed to detect and alert on potential security threats.
• Collaborating with broader engineering teams to ensure the security of platforms, applications, and networks.
• Strengthening server security and integrating security measures into the platform architecture.
• Developing automation scripts to address complex security challenges efficiently.

Requirements

• A formal qualification/degree in Computer Science or Engineering would be advantageous with 3+ years of experience or 4-5 years of professional experience in a security or similar role.
• Solid, working understanding of Open Source Operating Systems and Applications.
• Working knowledge and experience of a programming language such as Python.
• Solid, working understanding of Networking (TCP, UDP, IP, nmap, wireshark, etc.).
• Solid, working understanding of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TLS).
• Experience with WAF (Cloudflare).
• Experience with Google Cloud or similar cloud provider such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containers in general.
• Experience with CICD pipelines.
• Experience with defensive systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Canaries, Fail2Ban, etc.).

Benefits

• Market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility.
• Remote working: hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme with industry leaders.
• Access to free online learning platforms.
• Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Staff discount on millions of products.
• Birthday leave.
• Latest tech and tools for your job.
• Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Opportunities for career growth within the Takealot Group.