Cyber Security Engineer II

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.

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