A Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer / Architect is needed in South Africa on a 12-month contract through Recru-it. This senior role provides technical leadership for the design, implementation and transition of a client’s Cisco Secure Access capability.
About the company and the work
Recru-it is an IT recruitment and talent sourcing specialist with offices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, and consultants working remotely across the country. The successful candidate will act as the senior technical authority for the solution, translating the client’s security, connectivity and user-access requirements into a secure, resilient and operationally supportable architecture.
Role details
- Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer / Architect, 12-month contract, Contract Senior position.
- Location: South Africa; salary undisclosed.
- Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 29 days.
- Job number 2646599, reference PE011766.
Key responsibilities include leading the architecture, detailed design and implementation of Cisco Secure Access (CSA), aligned with SASE and Zero Trust principles; defining secure access patterns for users, devices, applications, Internet and private application access across the client’s hybrid environment; leading technical integration with relevant Cisco and enterprise security technologies, including identity, endpoint, network and security controls; defining and reviewing policies for secure Internet access, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), application access and remote connectivity; providing hands-on technical leadership during configuration, testing, migration, troubleshooting and production transition; working closely with client security, network, infrastructure and application teams to identify dependencies, resolve technical issues and minimise operational disruption; producing and maintaining high-level and low-level designs, configuration standards, implementation documentation and operational handover material; and providing technical knowledge transfer and guidance to operational engineering and support teams.
Requirements
- Strong practical experience with Cisco Secure Access, Cisco security technologies, SASE and Zero Trust architectures.
- Relevant Cisco certifications. Preferred credentials include CCNP Security, Cisco CyberOps, Cisco Secure Access specialisation and relevant SASE / Zero Trust certifications, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Desired skills: Cisco Secure Access, Zero Trust Network Access, Lead Engineer / Architect.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Recru-it advert. Never pay a fee to apply for a job, and confirm the contract terms on the original advert before accepting anything.
Practical tips
- Lead with hands-on Cisco Secure Access and SASE / Zero Trust delivery experience.
- Highlight architecture, design and migration work, plus any CCNP Security or Cisco Secure Access credentials.
- Show examples of working with security, network and infrastructure teams on complex rollouts.
- Apply promptly; the advert expires in 29 days.
How the process works
After you apply through the original advert, Recru-it reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Keep a copy of your application and note job number 2646599 and reference PE011766.
Important information
This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. Salary is undisclosed on the original advert, so confirm pay and contract terms there before applying.
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