Cybersecurity Engineer

Join the Team Reinventing the Brick & Mortar Shopping Experience at IOB

Imagine working at a company where you experience the best of both worlds: the fast-paced execution of a startup paired with the guidance of leaders who have built successful scalable solutions. Led by veteran innovator Hannes van Rensburg, we are not just rethinking the evolution of physical retail—we are redefining it.

At The Internet of Behaviors Company (IOB), we envision a future where physical shopping becomes an enjoyable social and retail experience once again. Customers will receive curated offerings, guaranteed selections, and delightful interactions. Our goal is to connect physical storefronts with customers in a way that rivals the convenience of online shopping. We’re looking for great teammates to help us shape the future of connected retail, and we invite you to join us.

We believe that physical retail is NOT dead; rather, it has yet to evolve alongside today’s modern customers. Many shoppers are migrating to online platforms because physical retail has fallen short in convenience, selection, pricing, and enjoyment. Shopping used to be a pleasurable pastime, and IOB is committed to bringing back that enjoyment. We need your expertise to make it happen. You will be part of a skilled team that is fundamentally reshaping physical retail, which still accounts for 80% of the overall industry. Together, we will invent a new standard for customer experience, personalized service, and ultimately, a delightful way to shop.

You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, develop cutting-edge software and hardware solutions, and be empowered to tackle challenging problems that will stretch your skills and enhance your thinking. If you’re ready to join us in building the future of connected retail, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

IOB is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Operations Lead to safeguard our IT infrastructure and ensure the protection of our digital assets. This role is pivotal in implementing cybersecurity best practices, monitoring for threats, and enforcing compliance with industry standards across all company systems.

As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for establishing robust security policies, configuring advanced threat detection systems, and coordinating incident response efforts. You will work closely with IT Operations and other internal stakeholders to ensure that our security measures evolve in line with emerging threats and technological advances.

If you are an experienced cybersecurity professional with expertise in threat analysis, incident management, and security compliance, this is an opportunity to build a secure, resilient IT environment for a rapidly growing company while laying the foundation for a dedicated in-house cybersecurity team over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain endpoint protection, firewalls, SIEM, and intrusion detection systems.
• Monitor security logs and alerts, investigating any suspicious activity.
• Define identity and access management (IAM) policies for user authentication and permissions.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, and POPIA regulations.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Develop and enforce password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least privilege access.
• Monitor email security, preventing phishing, malware, and spam attacks.
• Implement patch management processes to ensure all systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks.
• Work with IT to define secure software deployment processes and cloud security best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity engineering, or SOC operations.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (Azure/AWS), and encryption technologies.
• Understanding of SOC2, ISO27001, and POPIA compliance frameworks.
• Experience with incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence.
• Strong scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
• Experience with Zero Trust security models and IAM tools (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity).
• Background in penetration testing and ethical hacking.

Why Join Us?

If you’re passionate about safeguarding digital infrastructures and ready to drive security excellence in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

• Shape the Future of Cybersecurity: Be a key architect in building a resilient and secure IT environment that protects our digital assets and drives our company’s growth.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and advanced threat detection systems while implementing industry-leading security practices.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with IT Operations and other teams to ensure that our security measures are integrated seamlessly across the organization.
• Growth and Leadership Opportunities: As our cybersecurity function evolves, you'll have the chance to help build and lead an in-house team, shaping the strategic direction of our security initiatives.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence the safety of our systems and the trust our customers place in our services.
• Dynamic and Supportive Culture: Join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-growing company.

If you’re ready to join a company that’s on a mission to make today’s physical retail experience more convenient, affordable, and enjoyable—then we want to hear from you! Apply today and let’s build this together.

The Internet of Behaviors Company, Inc. considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.