Network and Security Engineer

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime safety is seeking a Network Security Specialist to enhance their security infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing security measures, monitoring network integrity, and ensuring compliance with best practices. This position requires collaboration with external providers and the ability to conduct security assessments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with network security controls and best practices.
• Ability to conduct security assessments and penetration tests.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining network security controls.
• Monitoring security gateways and access controls.
• Provisioning end-user devices and supporting HQ staff.

Skills

Network Security

Vulnerability Analysis

Threat Pattern Identification

VPN Configuration

Endpoint Security

Tools

Firewalls

Routers

Wireless Access Points

Switches

VPNs

Job description

Network Security Specialist Job Description

The Network Security Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network security controls aligned with best practices. The role involves deploying security solutions according to approved architecture blueprints and managing SAMSA’s network infrastructure and security devices, including firewalls, routers, wireless access points, switches, and VPNs.

Key responsibilities include configuring and maintaining VPNs, VLANs, VoIP, web, and email security protocols; analyzing vulnerabilities and identifying threat patterns; monitoring security gateways, perimeter defenses, access controls, and endpoint security to ensure system reliability and availability. The specialist conducts periodic security testing such as penetration tests, maintains SOPs for network security, and provides end-user support for HQ staff.

Additional duties involve provisioning end-user devices, deploying security solutions across environments (including cloud), reviewing security alerts, managing and auditing security logs, and coordinating with external security service providers. The role also includes conducting security assessments, developing ICT policies, and monitoring service provider performance to meet SLA targets.