Senior Network Security Architect - Remote & Impactful

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Professional development budget

Leadership opportunities

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Security Specialist to safeguard telecom network infrastructure in Sandton. Design, implement, and manage security measures to protect data and systems, guiding security strategy and achieving strong security posture.

The role offers leadership opportunities, exposure to advanced security technologies, and a flexible remote work option to balance work-life integration. A seasoned security expert will lead initiatives and drive organizational security

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network security, with a focus on telecom environments.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols and technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCSP are highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM).
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and implement remediation strategies.
• Stay updated on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on security matters to IT teams.

Skills

Network security expertise

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Threat landscape awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Cisco security

Palo Alto

Check Point

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Security Specialist to safeguard telecom network infrastructure in Sandton. Design, implement, and manage security measures to protect data and systems, guiding security strategy and achieving strong security posture.

The role offers leadership opportunities, exposure to advanced security technologies, and a flexible remote work option to balance work-life integration. A seasoned security expert will lead initiatives and drive organizational security