Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Mauritius, Westzane Security Ltd

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.