Security Engineer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services With our clients at the heart of everything we do our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13 000 employees across 112 offices worldwide Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion That s why at Apex Group we will do more than simply empower you We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience Take the lead and we ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold industry-changing realities For our business for clients and for you Corporate Title Security Engineer - Platform Location South Africa India About Apex The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with over 10 000 staff across 50 offices worldwide At Apex every employee contributes to our success As we continue to grow we seek bright motivated individuals who thrive on challenges and want to be part of a dynamic global team We are currently looking for a junior to mid-level IAM PAM Analyst to join our expanding Identity and Access Management team We are looking for a Security Engineer - Platform to join our growing Platform Security Engineering team responsible for building managing and maturing Apex s global security tooling and controls across email endpoint network cloud and identity platforms The Role As a Security Engineer - Platform you will be responsible for the engineering administration and lifecycle management of Apex s security platforms ensuring they are effectively deployed tuned and integrated into the security ecosystem You will work closely with senior engineers security operations cloud teams and business stakeholders to drive tool maturity ensure control effectiveness and support audit and compliance objectives This role goes beyond day-to-day administration - you will help shape how Apex secures its users data and infrastructure by improving platform design automation monitoring and resilience Key Duties and Responsibilities Security Tooling Ownership Engineering Serve as primary or secondary owner for one or more enterprise security platforms Netskope Proofpoint Mimecast Microsoft Defender Qualys Exabeam CybSafe CyberArk Implement configure and maintain tools to meet evolving security and compliance requirements Drive platform integrations with SIEM SOAR and other enterprise services for automation and monitoring Tune security policies to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy Platform Maturity Lifecycle Management Support roadmap development and upgrades for security platforms Partner with senior engineers to assess tool effectiveness and identify opportunities for consolidation or optimization Deliver platform health monitoring patching and resilience improvements Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives for new tools or major feature expansions Operational Support Continuous Improvement Act as escalation point for complex platform-related issues Support incident investigations with platform expertise email trace endpoint logs privileged access sessions etc Develop and maintain engineering documentation runbooks and SOPs Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Work with global teams to support platform adoption and knowledge sharing Collaborate with compliance risk and audit teams to ensure controls are designed and evidenced appropriately Provide input into security strategy technical standards and security architecture decisions Experience and Knowledge 5 years experience in Information Security with hands-on exposure to enterprise security platforms Strong technical understanding of at least two of the following areas Email Security Proofpoint Mimecast Endpoint EDR Microsoft Defender Network Cloud Security Netskope Secure Web Gateway CASB ZTNA Vulnerability Management Qualys SIEM Security Analytics Exabeam Splunk Sentinel Privileged Access Management CyberArk Security Awareness Platforms CybSafe or equivalent Experience with identity and access control principles RBAC least privilege PAM Familiarity with cloud platforms Azure AWS or OCI and integration of security tools Ability to troubleshoot analyze logs and resolve technical issues in enterprise environments Knowledge of scripting automation PowerShell Python API integrations is advantageous Strong documentation communication and collaboration skills A proactive ownership-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Qualifications Essential Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field or equivalent practical experience 5 years of experience in Information Security Security Engineering or IT Security Operations Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise security platforms Netskope Proofpoint Mimecast Microsoft Defender Qualys Exabeam CyberArk CybSafe Strong understanding of security principles least privilege zero trust identity and access management defense-in-depth Experience working with SIEM log analysis and incident investigation Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across endpoints networks and cloud environments Solid documentation and technical communication skills Certifications CompTIA Security Tool-specific CyberArk Defender Sentry Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator Proofpoint Email Protection Microsoft Security certifications SC-200 SC-300 SC-400 Qualys Certified Specialist Ability to work in a global multicultural environment and handle multiple priorities Desirable Nice to Have Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP SSCP CCSP or any other relevant Security certifications qualifications Cloud Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AWS Security Specialty Scripting or automation skills Python PowerShell API integrations Experience with SOAR platforms and automating security workflows Exposure to compliance frameworks ISO 27001 SOC2 GDPR and audit processes What You Will Get in Return Exposure to a global enterprise security environment with diverse toolsets Hands-on ownership of critical security platforms with opportunities to lead technical initiatives Professional development opportunities and support for certifications e g Microsoft CyberArk Netskope Proofpoint etc A supportive and positive work culture with growth potential Involvement in shaping Apex s global security tooling maturity roadmap Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners