Cybersecurity Engineer Africa (IT/OT)
Cybersecurity Engineer - Africa (IT/OT)
About the Role
The Cybersecurity Engineer will strengthen the operational cybersecurity posture across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments within Africa. The role is responsible for protecting critical digital and operational assets through practical cybersecurity controls, secure network architecture, firewall and remote access management, vulnerability remediation, incident support and alignment with cybersecurity standards and operational risk priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain network security across IT and OT environments.
Administer and govern firewall rules, including reviews, approvals, documentation, clean-up and lifecycle management.
Implement and maintain network segmentation and segregation between IT, OT and operational zones.
Coordinate firewall patching, upgrades and configuration changes.
Monitor network traffic and support investigations into suspicious or unauthorised activity.
Manage OT remote access and VPN environments, including supplier VPNs and client-to-site VPN access.
Monitor VPN access, usage and anomalies and support investigations into access-related incidents.
Coordinate vulnerability assessments, remediation activities, audit findings and cybersecurity risk actions.
Support cybersecurity incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and post-incident reporting.
Support cybersecurity audits through evidence management, stakeholder coordination and remediation tracking.
Assess IT and OT environments to identify cybersecurity requirements, vulnerabilities and risk exposure.
Develop and monitor cybersecurity and risk improvement plans, including patching, upgrades, vulnerability mitigation and control improvements.
Support the implementation and operation of cybersecurity tools, platforms, standards and procedures.
Work with Network Systems, Computing Systems and SCADA Systems teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with cybersecurity requirements.
Maintain cybersecurity governance documentation, standards, procedures and operating protocols.
Manage cybersecurity-related stakeholder, supplier, contract and project activities.
Technical Environment
The role requires knowledge across IT and OT cybersecurity, including:
OT / ICS / SCADA environments
Network security and secure network architecture
Firewall administration and firewall rule governance
Network segmentation and segregation
OT VPN and secure remote access
Vulnerability management and remediation
Cybersecurity incident response
SIEM and security event monitoring
Microsoft Windows and Linux security
Active Directory, IAM and privileged access management
WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN and network connectivity
Industrial control and process protocols including Modbus TCP, Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870 and OPC
Cybersecurity technologies including Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point and Splunk
Cybersecurity standards including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62351 and ISO/IEC 27000-series standards
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Automation, Mechatronics or an equivalent discipline.
5-10 years' experience in a Cybersecurity Engineer, Cybersecurity Specialist or equivalent cybersecurity role.
Experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT) or critical infrastructure environments is highly advantageous.
Practical experience with network security, firewalls, VPNs and network segmentation.
Experience with vulnerability management, remediation and cybersecurity incident response.
Exposure to SCADA, industrial networks or plant connectivity is advantageous.
Experience with renewable energy, utilities, mining, manufacturing, industrial automation or other critical infrastructure environments will be advantageous.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GICSP, IEC 62443, Fortinet, Check Point or Cisco Security will be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical cybersecurity solutions.
Strong project coordination and vendor management capability.
High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with local, regional and global teams.
Strong interest in OT cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems, digitalisation and renewable energy.
Cybersecurity Engineer Africa (IT/OT)
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