CYBER SECURITY & DEVOPS ENGINEER (PTA)
Summary
Hybrid cybersecurity and DevOps role in Pretoria: design, secure, automate and maintain Azure cloud and on-prem infrastructure, manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code, monitor systems, and embed security and compliance throughout the software development lifecycle for a medical technology group.
About Vertice
At Vertice we believe in making an impact, one life at a time.
We provide medical innovations that enhance patient outcomes across public and private healthcare sectors. Our diverse portfolio includes specialised medical devices, healthcare products, software services, and Health IT consulting. By bridging the gap between healthcare and technology, we empower providers to deliver life-changing care to the communities they serve.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do — driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving lives. We foster an environment where individuals can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference every day.
Role:
CYBER SECURITY & DEVOPS ENGINEER
Role Overview
The Cyber Security & DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and maintaining the organization's cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role combines DevOps practices with cybersecurity principles to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, compliant, and protected against evolving security threats. The incumbent will collaborate closely with software development, infrastructure, and business teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle while driving automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure
- Cyber Security
- Infrastructure & Systems Administration
- Monitoring & Automation
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Collaboration with Peers
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Cyber Security.
- Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience securing cloud environments.
- Experience with automation and scripting.
- Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to information security.