Network Security Analyst

Optimal Growth Technologies; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking security company is seeking a highly skilled Network Security Analyst to safeguard its digital infrastructure from Cape Town, South Africa. Responsibilities include managing firewall configurations and monitoring security systems. Successful candidates will have proven experience with Palo Alto firewalls and strong analytical skills. This position offers 100% remote work and a competitive salary aligned with experience.

Benefits

100% remote work

Competitive salary

Dynamic security-focused team

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and configuring Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong understanding of firewall rule creation and security change management.
• Familiarity with common security protocols and network monitoring tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve firewall-related tickets efficiently.
• Add, modify, and optimize firewall rules in line with security best practices.
• Configure Palo Alto firewalls confidently and effectively.
• Implement secure changes without disrupting business operations.
• Monitor and analyze security systems to proactively prevent breaches.

Skills

Managing and configuring Palo Alto firewalls

Firewall rule creation

Security change management

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Network Security Analyst (Remote South Africa)

We’re looking for a highly skilled Network Security Analyst to join our forward‑thinking, security‑driven team. In this role, you’ll be the guardian of our digital infrastructure ensuring that firewalls, network rules, and security configurations are robust, compliant, and ready to face emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve firewall‑related tickets efficiently.
• Add, modify, and optimize firewall rules in line with security best practices.
• Configure Palo Alto firewalls confidently and effectively.
• Implement secure changes without disrupting business operations.
• Monitor and analyze security systems to proactively prevent breaches.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and configuring Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong understanding of firewall rule creation and security change management.
• Familiarity with common security protocols and network monitoring tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Checkpoint firewalls.
• Exposure to other enterprise security solutions.

Why Join Us?

• 100% remote work – operate from anywhere in South Africa.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Join a dynamic, security‑focused team with cutting‑edge tools and projects.