Cyber Security Engineer II - Capitec Bank


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Purpose Statement

Join us in building the next generation of secure, enterprise-grade platforms at Capitec. In this role, you’ll play a key part in protecting our systems, data and customers by designing and implementing modern Cyber Security solutions that operate at scale. You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, driving the shift toward Zero Trust architecture and helping shape how secure access is delivered across a hybrid, cloud-first environment.

From implementing and optimising solutions like Zscaler, to collaborating with engineering teams across the business, you’ll be at the forefront of securing a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, influencing architecture, and delivering robust, scalable solutions that make a real impact.


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Experience

Minimum:

  • 3–5 years’ experience in security engineering or a related technical role
  • Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions
  • Exposure to multi-region or global deployments within complex environments
  • Experience working in hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud)
  • Hands-on experience with Zscaler technologies (ZIA and/or ZPA)
  • Practical experience implementing or working within a Zero Trust security model, including VPN modernisation or migration
  • Experience integrating security platforms with Azure AD / Entra ID, including SAML and OIDC authentication
  • Exposure to SASE frameworks, identity-driven access and data protection (DLP)

Ideal:

  • Experience configuring SSO, SCIM provisioning and Conditional Access policies
  • Strong networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, routing, proxies, SSL/TLS)
  • Experience working with AWS and/or Azure environments
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting production issues, including log analysis and traffic debugging (e.g. Zscaler Nanolog)
  • The ability to collaborate across teams and simplify complex technical concepts

Qualifications (Minimum)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology


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Knowledge

Key areas of knowledge include:

  • IT systems processes (SDLC) and secure engineering practices
  • DevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern application environments
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and technologies
  • Security architecture, design patterns and compliance frameworks
  • Current Cyber Security threats, trends and mitigation approaches

Strong working knowledge of:

  • Zero Trust security principles and identity-led architecture
  • SASE and secure access frameworks
  • Authentication and authorisation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
  • Enterprise networking and traffic flow concepts
  • Zscaler architecture, logging and traffic inspection

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Consultation skills
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills
  • Problem solving skills

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