Senior Telecom Network Security Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Security Engineer for a hybrid role based in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security measures across the telecom network, coordinating with engineering and IT teams to uphold a strong security posture.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of network security experience, expertise with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM tools, and holds relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Cybersec/IT or related field.
• 6+ years of network security experience in telecom environments.
• Proven expertise with security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and security monitoring.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM).
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor traffic and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Configure and maintain security devices for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to embed security in designs and deployments.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats relevant to telecoms.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and propose improvements.
• Lead incident response activities including containment and recovery.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Incident response

Formation

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

CISSP

CCNP Security

CCIE Security

GSEC

Outils

Palo Alto

Fortinet

IDS/IPS

VPNs

WAFs

Splunk

QRadar

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecom Network Security Engineer to join their expanding team in **Polokwane, Limpopo**. This critical role will focus on safeguarding the company's extensive network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions, conducting security assessments, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network security principles, technologies, and best practices within the telecommunications sector. This hybrid role requires a balance of on-site collaboration in **Polokwane** and remote work flexibility, offering a dynamic opportunity to enhance the security posture of a leading communications network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and SIEM platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of the network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activities, and respond effectively to security incidents.
• Configure and maintain security devices and ensure their optimal performance.
• Collaborate with network engineering and IT teams to integrate security measures into network designs and deployments.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques relevant to the telecommunications industry.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to technical staff.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network security, with a significant focus on telecommunications networks.
• Proven expertise in network security technologies such as firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network infrastructure.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or GSEC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits.
• This hybrid role based in Polokwane provides opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading telecommunications company.
• Employees benefit from access to advanced security technologies, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and protecting critical infrastructure.