Senior Network Security Specialist (Hybrid) - Career Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life assurance

Hybrid work model

Bonuses

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Security Specialist in Vereeniging, Gauteng to safeguard network infrastructure and data. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents across telecom environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM tools, plus cloud security practices and security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network security, with a focus on telecommunications environments.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SIEM, packet analyzers).
• Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNA Security) are desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage network security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint security).
• Monitor network traffic and security alerts to detect and respond to threats and breaches.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents, providing timely reports and recommendations.

Connaissances

Network security

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPN technologies

SIEM

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cloud security

Security certifications

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Outils

SIEM tools

Packet analyzers

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Network Security Specialist in Vereeniging, Gauteng to safeguard network infrastructure and data. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents across telecom environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM tools, plus cloud security practices and security certifications.