Cisco Security Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Cisco Security Engineer in Gqeberha, South Africa. The role involves providing IT security and network infrastructure support, monitoring systems for cyber threats, and managing security technologies. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience with Cisco networking technologies, particularly in security architecture and incident response. Strong knowledge of industry standards is essential. This role provides a chance to work on vital security measures in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience in security architecture and design with emphasis on application security.
• Proficient with industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT security and network infrastructure support.
• Monitor systems and networks for cyber threats.
• Manage deployment of new security technologies.
• Response to security incidents and incidents.

Skills

Network security

Cisco networking technologies

Security architecture

Incident response

Data breach prevention

Tools

Cisco firewalls

VPN configuration

Job description

As a Senior Cisco Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing IT security and network infrastructure support to the company's business units. You will monitor systems and networks to ensure that they are secure from cyber threats, comply with regulatory requirements and avoid risks of data breaches. You'll also manage the deployment of new security technologies as required by the organisation.

Requirements:

• Translates loosely defined requirements into solutions.
• Collaborates with others on the project to brainstorm about the best way to tackle a complex technological infrastructure, security, or development problem.
• Performs incremental testing actions on code, processes, and deployments to identify ways to streamline execution and minimize errors encountered.
• Coordinates with customers in the preparation of security audit reports.
• Primary focus is on network security, security architecture, operations and maintenance of the Cisco infrastructure and operations such as incident response, disaster recovery, and continuous monitoring.
• Responds to security incidents and issues, performs root cause analysis and develops action plans to resolve the problem.
• Plans and develops a cohesive security architecture that integrates hardware, software, and people.
• Is proficient with industry standards and best practices.
• Performs technical assessments to determine the effectiveness of existing security controls and identify new technologies and solutions.
• Oversees the design, development, and implementation of strong technical and business security controls that address vulnerabilities and compliance requirement

Qualifications / Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience with Cisco networking technologies, such as firewall and VPN configuration, network security protocols and firewalls, network security policy development and management.
• Previous experience with implementing Cisco Security Policies is a plus.
• Three years of experience in security architecture and design with an emphasis on application security, web application development, network security, operating system level administration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Experience working with Cisco products a plus.