It Network And Firewall Specialist

NM Staffing Solutions (Pty)Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing solutions firm is searching for a dynamic individual to join their technical team. This role encompasses managing company networks and firewalls, providing support to partner channels, and consulting on infrastructure issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security solutions and networking certifications, along with excellent communication skills to interact with clients and partners. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to impactful solutions and collaborative efforts in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in implementing cyber security solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage company networks and firewalls while providing technical support.
• Consult on infrastructure problems and offer network solutions.

Skills

Networking Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCIE, Network+ or CompTIA)

Cyber security solutions implementation

Firewalls

Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

Encryption

Security information event management (SIEM)

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Firewall Management

IP Networking

Technical Support

Network Security

Troubleshooting

IT Security Assessments

Cloud security best practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Relevant IT Course

Tools

Fortinet

Checkpoint

Juniper

Sophos

Watchguard

PfSense

Untangle

Wingate

Kerio

Job description

We are expanding and looking for a young dynamic person to join our technical team.

The role will include:

• Manage company networks and firewalls
• Supporting our technical partner channel with our iShield and other products
• Consulting on infrastructure problems and providing suitable network solutions
• Taking ownership of user problems and being proactive regarding user issues
• Supporting partner reseller channels
• Speaking to potential clients and IT partners
• Give training on iShield existing and new features
• Helpdesk support

Must be able to interact well with clients and have strong communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Networking Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCIE, Network+ or CompTIA)
• At least 3 years' experience implementing cyber security solutions
• Experience with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption, and security information event management (SIEM)
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft 365
• Firewall Management
• IP Networking
• Technical Support
• Network Security
• Troubleshooting
• IT Security Assessments
• Proficient in cloud security best practices, including monitoring, logging, and incident response

Ideally experience with:

• Fortinet, Checkpoint, Juniper, Sophos, Watchguard
• Good to have knowledge of PfSense, Untangle, Wingate, and Kerio

Other requirements include:

• Level of education - Bachelor's Degree or Relevant IT Course