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Security Product Engineer

securityhq • South Africa
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Security Product Engineer at SecurityHQ designs, builds, and validates innovative security solutions using automation, APIs, and AI technologies. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to transform ideas into customer-facing services and improving existing platforms through secure-by-design principles. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, automation, and product development with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Highlights
Design and build innovative security solutions using automation, APIs, and AI
Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
Apply secure-by-design principles and emerging cybersecurity technologies
Develop prototypes and transition them into customer-facing services
Work in a remote role with some travel expectations
Key Responsibilities
Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand customer needs and business challenges
Design, build, and validate innovative solutions using automation, integrations, APIs, and AI technologies
Develop proof of concepts and prototypes, rapidly testing and refining ideas to demonstrate value
Create technical architectures that balance usability, security, scalability, and commercial objectives
Apply secure-by-design principles, considering security, privacy, and compliance throughout the development process
Collaborate with engineers, Product Managers, and Service Managers to transition successful prototypes into customer-facing services
Identify opportunities to improve existing platforms, processes, and service offerings through technology and automation
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly within AI and cybersecurity
Produce clear documentation to support solution handovers and ongoing development
Technical Skills Required
Python JavaScript SQL REST APIs STIX/TAXII AI tools and frameworks Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) Version control (GitHub)
Benefits & Perks
Remote work
Travel opportunities
Nice to Have
Experience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms
Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and interoperability frameworks
Hands-on experience with scripting, programming, or query languages
Experience working with data transformation, mapping, and system integrations
Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security operations, threat intelligence, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Exposure to version control tools such as GitHub

Job Description


About the Role

SecurityHQ is growing, and we're excited to be building out our Product & Services team with the addition of a Security Product Engineer.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with around 2 to 4 years of experience who is passionate about technology, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to continue developing their skills in cybersecurity, automation, and product innovation. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a curious mindset, and a genuine desire to learn and grow alongside the business.


As a Security Product Engineer, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organization to identify real customer and business challenges, helping transform ideas into innovative security solutions. You'll be involved throughout the entire lifecycle, from research and design through to prototyping, testing, and validation, giving you exposure to a wide variety of technologies and business functions.


This is a hands on role where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new products, services, and capabilities that enhance our managed security offerings. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas will be valued, your contributions will have visible impact, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues while shaping the future of our services.


If you're someone who enjoys working with emerging technologies, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a role that offers genuine career development and progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.


This is a remote role with some expectations of travel.


About SecurityHQ

SecurityHQ is a global cybersecurity company. Our specialist teams design, engineer and manage solutions that do three things: Promote clarity and trust in a complex world. Build momentum around improving security posture. And increase the value of cybersecurity investment within organizations. Free from limitations, and inclusive of all requirements, we focus on defending today, while mitigating the risks of tomorrow. And into the future. Our solutions are tailored to our customers and their unique context. Around the clock, 365 days per year, our customers are never alone.


SecurityHQ – We’re focused on engineering cybersecurity, by design.


Responsibilities

  • Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand customer needs, business challenges, and service improvement opportunities.
  • Design, build, and validate innovative solutions using automation, integrations, APIs, and AI technologies.
  • Develop proof of concepts and prototypes, rapidly testing and refining ideas to demonstrate value.
  • Create technical architectures that balance usability, security, scalability, and commercial objectives.
  • Apply secure-by-design principles, considering security, privacy, and compliance throughout the development process.
  • Collaborate with engineers, Product Managers, and Service Managers to transition successful prototypes into customer-facing services.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing platforms, processes, and service offerings through technology and automation.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly within AI and cybersecurity.
  • Produce clear documentation to support solution handovers and ongoing development.


What We Are Looking For

  • Experience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms, including designing, building, and maintaining automated workflows and integrations.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and interoperability frameworks including REST, JSON, STIX, TAXII, and MCP.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more scripting, programming, or query languages, such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
  • Experience working with data transformation, mapping, and system integrations.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks, with an interest in applying emerging technologies to solve business challenges.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for turning ideas into practical solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security operations, threat intelligence, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure would be beneficial.
  • Exposure to version control tools such as GitHub is advantageous.

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