Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Location: Mauritius

Department: Cybersecurity Engineering & Threat Intelligence

Company: Westzane Security Ltd

About Us

At Westzane Security Ltd, a subsidiary of Westzane Holding Ltd, we deliver cuttingedge cybersecurity solutions designed for high-risk industries, with a strong focus on

the financial and defense sectors across the African Union. Our mission is to

safeguard critical assets and national interests through innovative security

engineering, advanced threat intelligence, and strategic defense architectures.

We operate in a highly dynamic environment where cyber threats are constantly

evolving. Our team of experts works collaboratively to design, develop, and deploy

enterprise-grade cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection models, and security

architectures tailored for governments, financial institutions, and defense

organizations.

As part of our expansion in Mauritius and across Africa, we are seeking a Senior

Security Engineer to join our elite team. This role combines security engineering,

security architecture, and threat intelligence analysis into one highly impactful

position.

Role Overview

The Senior Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and

managing end-to-end cybersecurity systems, as well as analyzing emerging threats

to strengthen organizational resilience. The role is both technical and strategic,

requiring expertise in security architecture design, DevSecOps integration,

advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management.

You will lead security engineering initiatives from conception to execution, build

robust defense systems, and provide real-time threat intelligence insights. The role

also requires collaborating with leadership teams, product engineers, and client

stakeholders to align security frameworks with business and regulatory objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work on nation-level projects, protecting

mission-critical infrastructure while advancing your career as part of an innovative and

forward-looking cybersecurity company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Architecture & Engineering

Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure architectures for

applications, cloud, and enterprise systems.

Integrate Zero Trust models, micro-segmentation, and identity-centric

security into hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, OWASP, GDPR, PCI DSS, SOC 2

and other industry frameworks.

Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management

across complex infrastructures.

Implement secure network designs, VPNs, firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto),

IDS/IPS, and DLP systems.

2. Threat Intelligence & Analysis

Lead threat hunting operations by analyzing adversary TTPs, IOCs, and attack

vectors.

Use frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model for

structured threat analysis.

Manage Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) like ThreatConnect, Recorded

Future, or Anomali.

Perform OSINT investigations using Maltego, Shodan, SpiderFoot and automate

intelligence gathering with Python/PowerShell/Bash.

Produce actionable intelligence reports for internal teams, clients, and

regulators.

3. Security Operations & Incident Response

Operate SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack) for event correlation and

threat detection.

Build and maintain incident response playbooks and ensure timely response to

security breaches.

Deploy Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike,

Carbon Black, or SentinelOne.

Lead post-incident root cause analysis, digital forensics, and malware

analysis (using Ghidra, Cuckoo Sandbox, FTK, EnCase).

4. DevSecOps & Secure Development

Embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure

DevOps.

Perform secure code reviews, SAST/DAST testing using SonarQube,

Checkmarx, Veracode.

Secure containerized environments in Docker & Kubernetes with tools like

Aqua Security, Sysdig.

Automate IaC security checks with Terraform, Ansible, and HashiCorp Vault.

5. Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor junior engineers and analysts, fostering a security-first culture within

the organization.

Act as a bridge between executive leadership and technical teams,

translating risks into actionable plans.

Lead security awareness programs for internal teams and clients.

Collaborate with clients, regulators, and partners to align cybersecurity

strategy with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity,

Information Technology, or related fields.

Advanced certifications highly desirable:

o CISSP, CISM, CEH (core security certifications)

o CTIA, GCTI, CRTIA (threat intelligence certifications)

o AWS/Azure Security Specialist (cloud certifications)

Experience

10-12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering,

architecture, or threat intelligence.

Proven track record in designing enterprise-grade security frameworks and

responding to advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Prior experience in fast-paced environments (startups, consulting firms, or

government projects).

Technical Proficiencies

Frameworks & Compliance: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, OWASP, PCI DSS, GDPR,

HIPAA, SOC 2.

Threat Intelligence: MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, ThreatConnect, Anomali,

OSINT tools.

Security Operations: SIEM (Splunk/ELK/QRadar), SOAR platforms (Cortex

XSOAR, Phantom).

Vulnerability Management: Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, CVSS.

Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security

Command Center.

Application Security: API Security, SAST/DAST tools, secure coding practices.

Forensics & Malware Analysis: Autopsy, FTK, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Cuckoo

Sandbox.

Programming & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, Go.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to balance security vs. usability in real-world implementations.

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical

audiences.

High degree of ownership, accountability, and leadership qualities.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package with relocation support to Mauritius.

Opportunity to work on nation-level cybersecurity projects.

A fast-paced, innovation-driven culture that fosters continuous learning.

Exposure to international clients, governments, and defense organizations.

Career growth with leadership and specialization pathways.