CISCO SECURITY ANALYST – JOHANNSBURG – GAUTENG

Tych Business Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg seeks a network security specialist to monitor and manage firewall systems, perform security assessments, and collaborate with teams to ensure secure architecture. The candidate should have 2-3 years of experience, strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, and networking skills. Relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in IT security or network security roles.
• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage firewall systems, focusing on Palo Alto technologies.
• Perform network security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure network architecture.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco networking (routing, switching, SD-WAN)

Network security assessments

Security policies

Security monitoring tools

Log analysis

Communication skills

Education

Matric

CCNA Security

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage firewall systems, with a focus on Palo Alto technologies.
• Perform network security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
• Support and maintain SD-WAN environments.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure secure network architecture.
• Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist in compliance and audit activities related to network security.
• Stay current with emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in IT security or network security roles.
• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
• Experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, SD-WAN).
• Solid understanding of network protocols and security principles.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms.
• Ability to analyse logs and identify potential threats.Good communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Matric and certifications such as CCNA Security, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience in enterprise network environments.
• Exposure to incident response and threat intelligence.