Senior Telecoms Network Security Specialist - Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & life insurance

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Security Specialist to join our client's security operations in Kimberley. You will design and manage robust network security across telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on integrity, confidentiality, and availability against cyber threats.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in telecom network security, hands-on firewall/VPN/IDS experience, and proficiency with SIEM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field.
• 6+ years in network security within telecom environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, VPNs.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar).
• Certs like CISSP, CISM, CCNA Security desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions.
• Monitor traffic for threats and respond to incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and pen testing.
• Develop security policies and procedures.
• Lead incident response and post-incident analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to embed security.

Skills

Network security

Telecommunications

Security architectures

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

TCP/IP

VPN

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

IDS/IPS

VPN solutions

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

About the Role Our client, a major telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecoms Network Security Specialist to join their expanding security operations team, based in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This crucial role will focus on safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our client's extensive network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust security measures, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network security principles, protocols, and technologies pertinent to the telecommunications industry. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the security posture of a vital service provider in South Africa and shape the future of network defense. You will work with cutting-edge security tools and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and SIEM platforms.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and security breaches, responding promptly to incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Manage security configurations for network devices, servers, and other IT assets.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies in the telecom sector.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of network design and deployment.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-incident analysis.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on telecommunications environments.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security architectures, and common vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and security monitoring.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network segmentation.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNA Security) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive private medical and life insurance coverage.
• Pension fund contributions and performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunities for advanced security certifications and training.
• Exposure to challenging and state-of-the‑art security environments.
• A professional and collaborative work atmosphere in Kimberley .