Senior Network Security Engineer - Telecom Security Leader

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain secure network infrastructures for a leading telecom provider. You will protect assets, manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and ensure availability of critical services.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in network engineering with strong security specialization, vendor certifications, and hands-on experience with BGP/OSPF, NAC, ISO 27001/NIST frameworks. Telecommunications experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network engineering with a strong specialization in network security.
• Proven experience with enterprise-level firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network segmentation.
• Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN) and NAC.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage secure network architectures and solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain network security devices such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancers.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and anomalies, and respond to incidents promptly.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT operations teams to troubleshoot network issues and implement security enhancements.
• Stay abreast of the latest network security threats, trends, and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security staff.
• Document network security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.

Kenntnisse

Analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ASA

IDS/IPS

VPN technologies

NAC

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain secure network infrastructures for a leading telecom provider. You will protect assets, manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and ensure availability of critical services.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in network engineering with strong security specialization, vendor certifications, and hands-on experience with BGP/OSPF, NAC, ISO 27001/NIST frameworks. Telecommunications experience is a plus.