Job Summary:
CFS is seeking a Cloud & Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions across cloud and on-premise environments. This role involves leading efforts in vulnerability management, incident response, and secure architecture design while collaborating with IT leadership and infrastructure teams to enhance cybersecurity posture.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement network and cloud security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, logs, and incidents to ensure rapid threat mitigation.
• Lead vulnerability management and security assessments across enterprise systems.
• Design and implement secure network architecture including firewalls, switching, routing, and segmentation.
• Support and administer Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to deploy secure systems and hardening configurations.
• Conduct security audits, compliance remediation, and risk assessments.
• Assist with digital forensics and investigation of security events (SIEM/log analysis).
• Contribute to business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response planning.
• Research and recommend emerging security technologies and solutions.
• Participate in strategic cybersecurity initiatives and roadmap development.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in network, infrastructure, or cybersecurity roles.
• Strong experience with networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Proficiency working in cloud and/or Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments.
• Scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred:
• Experience with AWS or cloud security architecture.
• Background in advanced infrastructure or network engineering.
• Experience with identity & access management (SSO, provisioning, deprovisioning).
• Familiarity with security automation or Infrastructure as Code.
• Cybersecurity or cloud certifications (preferred).
• Interest or exposure to emerging technologies (AI, automation, cloud-native security).
Company:
CFS is based at Lanseria Int'l Airport, in Johannesburg, South Africa – the heart of Africa's business. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZAF, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.