Network & Server Engineer (with specific focus on Cybersecurity)

Teraco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a network and server engineer with a strong focus on cybersecurity. The role involves developing secure network solutions, conducting security assessments, and managing various technology systems. Occasional travel to different sites is required. Ideal candidates should be proactive and experienced in cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement secure network solutions.
• Conduct assessments and penetration testing with remediation.
• Manage audit/intrusion and security technology systems.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus on cybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carrying out assessments and penetration testing with remediation, managing audit / intrusion and security technology systems, architecting, and engineering / developing trusted systems into secure systems.

This role will be responsible for design, implementation and support of NAC solutions, Firewall Management, SIEM and SOC solutions and vendor management, switching & server architecture and solutions, encryption solutions, MFA solutions, assist with IoT device security, wifi solutions.

Note: this role has a requirement to support all sites. Therefore, it includes occasional travel to DBN and CPT, in addition to local travel in Johannesburg between sites.