Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer – Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer to design, implement and manage robust security for the telecommunications network. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop security strategies, and ensure compliant practices across the organization.

The role requires at least 6 years in network security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption, plus CISSP/CCSP/CEH desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network security engineering, with a focus on telecommunications networks.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, firewalls, encryption).
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and intrusion detection systems.
• Proficiency in security policy development and incident response.
• Understanding of telecommunications network architectures and protocols.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access control systems.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents.
• Investigate security breaches and implement remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT and network operations teams to ensure security best practices are followed.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Develop security awareness training for employees.
• Manage security-related vendor relationships and evaluate new security products.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Skills

Network security expertise

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Team collaboration

Independent project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

IDS/IPS

Encryption

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer to design, implement and manage robust security for the telecommunications network. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop security strategies, and ensure compliant practices across the organization.

The role requires at least 6 years in network security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption, plus CISSP/CCSP/CEH desirable.