Network Security Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Certification support

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure. You will manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN configurations, and network access controls while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality across the Limpopo region.

The role requires a strong grasp of TCP/IP, routing, and security best practices, plus experience with monitoring tools and incident response in a dynamic IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Networking, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security concepts.
• Experience with firewall management, VPN configuration, and network access control.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewalls, routers, switches, and other network security devices.
• Configure and maintain intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Develop and enforce network security policies and standards.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activity.
• Perform regular security assessments of the network infrastructure.
• Respond to network security incidents and provide timely resolution.

Skills

Firewall management

IDS/IPS

VPN configuration

TCP/IP

Network monitoring

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Networking/Information Security

Tools

CCNA Security

CCNP Security

CISSP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their IT infrastructure team in Polokwane . This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the security of the organization's network infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. You will be responsible for firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other network security technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of network protocols and security best practices, and is committed to ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of network communications in Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewalls, routers, switches, and other network security devices.
• Configure and maintain intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Develop and enforce network security policies and standards.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activity.
• Perform regular security assessments of the network infrastructure.
• Respond to network security incidents and provide timely resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Networking, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security concepts.
• Experience with firewall management, VPN configuration, and network access control.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CISSP are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and skill development.
• A stable and supportive work environmentin Polokwane .
• Exposureto diverse network security technologies and challenges.
• Pensionfundandmedical aidcontributions.