Remote Telecom Network Security Expert

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health insurance

Remote stipend

Training programs

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Telecom Network Security Specialist to join its fully remote cybersecurity team. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions for critical telecom infrastructure, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to security incidents in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in network security within telecom environments, and certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in cybersecurity or related field.
• 5+ years in network security, with telecom environments preferred.
• Solid knowledge of security principles, protocols, and tools.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
• Monitor network traffic and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with threats, trends, and technologies relevant to the telecom sector.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams to embed security across design and operation.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Security incident response

Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)

CISSP

CCNA Security

CompTIA Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Telecom Network Security Specialist to join its fully remote cybersecurity team. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions for critical telecom infrastructure, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to security incidents in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in network security within telecom environments, and certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or