Location: Fully Remote (Global, including candidates based in South Africa)
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 CET/CEST (weekends off)
Role Overview
A global digital organisation is seeking an Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud, identity, endpoint, and network environments. This is a fully remote role open to South African candidates, working within an international team supporting clients in gaming, e-commerce, and technology sectors.
The role is highly technical and focuses on securing cloud infrastructure, strengthening identity systems, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001.
Key Responsibilities
Security Engineering and Infrastructure Protection
- Design and maintain security controls across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and endpoint environments
- Develop secure configurations, baselines, and policies using tools such as Azure Policy and Intune
- Integrate and optimise security platforms including Microsoft Defender suite and SIEM/SOAR systems
Cloud Security Architecture
- Support secure cloud architecture design including networking, firewalls, and hybrid systems
- Implement encryption, privileged access controls, and identity governance frameworks
- Collaborate with cloud engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code workflows
Identity and Access Management
- Manage identity governance including MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, and PIM
- Conduct access reviews and enforce Zero Trust principles
- Strengthen authentication and identity lifecycle processes
Threat Detection and Incident Response
- Tune SIEM detection rules and develop KQL queries for threat identification
- Support incident response for high-severity security events
- Conduct forensic analysis including logs, endpoint activity, and system behaviour
- Implement remediation actions and post-incident improvements
Vulnerability and Risk Management
- Support vulnerability assessments across cloud and endpoint environments
- Validate remediation efforts and assess risk exposure
- Prioritise vulnerabilities based on real-world exploitability and impact
Compliance and Governance
- Support ISO 27001:2022 compliance and audit preparation
- Maintain security documentation, policies, and technical baselines
- Assist in regulatory alignment including GDPR requirements
Automation and Engineering
- Build automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Logic Apps, and Functions
- Automate security workflows such as user lifecycle management and incident response
- Improve security posture through continuous optimisation and modernisation
Collaboration and Support
- Work with IT, infrastructure, and development teams to embed security practices
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior analysts
- Support incident resolution, troubleshooting, and service requests
Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum 4 years in information security engineering, cloud security, or infrastructure security
- Hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments
- Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, including Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, and Sentinel
- Strong knowledge of identity governance, Zero Trust, and secure cloud networking
- Experience in incident response and security investigations
- Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management)
- Understanding of ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR principles
Technical Skills
- Azure security architecture and governance
- Entra ID identity management and access control
- SIEM/SOAR engineering (Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps)
- PowerShell scripting and API automation
- KQL query development and log analysis
- Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
- Network security design and segmentation
Certifications (Required and Preferred)
Required
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (e.g. ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity)
- Microsoft SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
Advantageous
- Microsoft AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)
- Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
- ISO 27001:2022 Foundations certification
Soft Skills
- Strong customer-focused mindset
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across global teams
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Adaptability in fast-changing technical environments
- Innovative and improvement-driven thinking
Why This Role Stands Out
This position offers South African cybersecurity professionals the opportunity to work in a global, remote-first environment while contributing to high-impact security operations across cloud and enterprise systems. It combines hands-on engineering, incident response, and architecture within a highly technical and structured environment.
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Typical Requirements for This Role
- A degree or diploma in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, or related field
- Strong experience in cloud and infrastructure security engineering
- Hands-on exposure to Microsoft security tools and Azure environments
- Knowledge of identity management, SIEM, and incident response
- Strong scripting or automation ability (PowerShell or similar)
- Professional cybersecurity certifications (Security+, Azure security certs, or equivalent)
- Ability to work independently in a remote, global, and time-aligned environment