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 roleAs 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 within South AfricaTimezones: UTC to UTC+2Responsibilities:Develop and maintain security features (pentests, firewalls, authentication)Conduct security reviews of software code and various infrastructuresCollaborate with teams to address vulnerabilitiesAutomate security anomaly detection and alertingInvestigate security incidents and innovate security solutionsRequirements:Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong understanding of security risks and mitigationsProficiency in backend development, IP networking, Linux/Unix, and Agile practicesExperience in web security (OWASP Top 10) and code quality/security4+ years of experience in a similar security-focused roleBonus points for:Security certifications (CISSP, OSCP)Container orchestration (Kubernetes) experienceDatabase, search technology (ElasticSearch), and DevOps skillsExperience with specific programming languages, authentication technologies, and monitoring/infrastructure management toolsWe value:Self-motivation and self-managementLife-long learning"Done" vs. "almost done" mentalityCool under pressureAt 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!
