Remote Telecoms Network Security Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Remote Telecoms Network Security Specialist to safeguard their critical network infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. You will work collaboratively with network operations and engineering teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our telecommunications systems. This is a fully remote position offering a significant opportunity to apply your expertise in network security within a dynamic and evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Configure, manage, and monitor firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, 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 implementing necessary countermeasures.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities relevant to telecommunications networks.
• Provide security awareness training to technical staff and contribute to security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network security, specifically within the telecommunications sector.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and common attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to work independently in a remote capacity.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.