Cyber Security Engineer_Pipeline at Capitec Bank

About The Role


We're building a community of standout Cyber Security Engineers for future opportunities in our Stellenbosch teams. This is created to connect with forward‑thinking security professionals who want to stay on our radar for upcoming roles. If you're passionate about protecting systems at scale and want early visibility into openings before they go live, joining this talent pool is your first step.


Where do you fit?
Junior:


0 - 2 years of experience in Cyber Security, IT, Networking, or Software Engineering
Basic knowledge of security principles (e.g., vulnerabilities, threats, authentication, networks)
Exposure to scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
Willingness to learn penetration testing, threat monitoring, and security tooling
Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and comfort working in fast‑moving environments.


Intermediate:


3 - 5 years of experience in Cyber Security or Security Engineering roles
Practical experience with penetration testing, incident response, or vulnerability remediation
Ability to build or enhance security tools or automation
Strong understanding of networking, cloud, IAM, and security architecture
Experience working with cross‑functional tech teams
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. Security+, CEH, Azure/AWS security certifications)


Senior:


5+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience
Deep technical expertise across security domains (AppSec, Cloud Security, IAM, Threat Detection, or Engineering Security Tools)
Ability to design, implement, and optimise security toolsets and processes
Experience conducting penetration testing, leading investigations, and driving remediation plans
Strong programming skills to build advanced security tooling
Proven experience partnering with engineering, architecture, and product teams to embed security into solutions
Advanced certifications are advantageous (OSCP, CISSP, GIAC, etc.)


Qualifications (Minimum)


Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational


Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)


A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science


Technical Skills


Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Development & Operations (DevOps)
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Networking (DNS, DHCP)
Security & Compliance
Identity & Access Management
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Zero Trust principles by understanding identity and access management (IAM), implementing least-privilege access, and using (JIT/JEA) to strengthen AD security.


Conditions of Employment


Clear criminal and credit record