Healthcare IT Network & Security Engineer – Onsite (Africa)

Ellison Institute Of Technology; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization is seeking a Network and Security Engineer to design and secure network infrastructure in a healthcare setting. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and managing data security across multiple platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network security, healthcare data standards, and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Johannesburg or Harare and may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network security.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards.
• Hands-on experience with security devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure network architectures.
• Implement compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Monitor SIEM for suspicious activities.

Skills

Network security

HL7 data exchange

Healthcare IT compliance

Data encryption

Threat management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Juniper

Job description

A leading healthcare research organization is seeking a Network and Security Engineer to design and secure network infrastructure in a healthcare setting. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and managing data security across multiple platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in network security, healthcare data standards, and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Johannesburg or Harare and may require occasional travel.