Security Engineer
Remote job
xneelo
Reliable hosting with a stable network and round-the-clock support, we ensure that your website stays up, stays fast and stays supported.Xneelo is a leading web hosting company - we see ourselves as business enablers, stimulating the economy by helping the business mass market to interact and transact online.
About the role
As a Security Engineer, you'll safeguard xneelo’s systems and data. You'll tackle the challenges of securing IT, software, and cloud infrastructures, ensuring our services are secure while remaining scalable and available around the clock. This senior role is ideal for those who blend software development expertise with a keen understanding of security pitfalls and solutions.
Locations: Cape Town (preferred), remote South Africa
Timezones: UTC to UTC+2
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain security features (pentests, firewalls, authentication)
Conduct security reviews of software code and various infrastructures
Collaborate with teams to address vulnerabilities
Automate security anomaly detection and alerting
Investigate security incidents and innovate security solutions
Requirements
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of security risks and mitigations
Proficiency in backend development, IP networking, Linux/Unix, and Agile practices
Experience in web security (OWASP Top 10) and code quality/security
4+ years of experience in a similar security-focused role
Bonus points for:
Security certifications (CISSP, OSCP)
Container orchestration (Kubernetes) experience
Database, search technology (ElasticSearch), and DevOps skills
Experience with specific programming languages, authentication technologies, and monitoring/infrastructure management tools
We value:
Self-motivation and self-management
Life-long learning
"Done" vs. "almost done" mentality
Cool under pressure
At xneelo, our sincere desire is that our team members are inspired by their success and able to operate with a high level of discretion and autonomy guided by our principles and values. We hope this appeals to you and look forward to hearing from you.
Apply if you're passionate about security and ready to tackle diverse challenges!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Agile CISSP Cloud DevOps Elasticsearch Firewalls Kubernetes Linux Monitoring OSCP OWASP UNIX Vulnerabilities
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