Remote Telecoms Network Security Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision coverage

Remote work with flexible hours

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Telecoms Network Security Specialist to design, implement, and maintain robust security for critical network infrastructure. You will work closely with network operations and engineering teams to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of telecommunications systems.

This fully remote role offers exposure to cutting-edge security tools, hands-on firewall/IDS/IPS management, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of network security experience in telecoms or related sector.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Configure, manage, and monitor firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the network infrastructure.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, developing remediation plans and countermeasures.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats relevant to telecommunications networks.
• Provide security awareness training to technical staff and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Network security

Threat analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Telecoms Network Security Specialist to design, implement, and maintain robust security for critical network infrastructure. You will work closely with network operations and engineering teams to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of telecommunications systems.

This fully remote role offers exposure to cutting-edge security tools, hands-on firewall/IDS/IPS management, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic industry.