Senior Telecom Security Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Remote work

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecom Security Engineer to join a fully remote team dedicated to safeguarding telecom networks. You will design and implement security controls across diverse environments, respond to incidents, and lead forensic investigations to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This role emphasizes autonomy and proactive security leadership. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in network security, telecom focus, and hands-on experience with industry tools and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in network security with telecom focus.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and principles.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions for telecom networks.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Monitor security events and respond to incidents.
• Lead investigations and forensic analysis following incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into designs.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Network security

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/EE

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Fortinet

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in securing telecommunications infrastructure, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecom Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This critical role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across our client's diverse network environments. As a remote-first organization, we foster a collaborative and proactive security culture, empowering our engineers to operate with autonomy and efficiency from anywhere. You will be responsible for safeguarding our client's network against evolving cyber threats, developing security strategies, and responding to security incidents. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our client's telecommunications services. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the security posture of a major telecom player.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions for telecommunications networks, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM systems.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect network assets.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Monitor network security events and respond promptly to security incidents and breaches.
• Lead security investigations and forensic analysis following security incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security best practices into network design and deployment.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to technical staff.
• Architect secure cloud network environments and implement cloud security controls.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network security, with a significant focus on telecommunications networks.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TLS/SSL, IPsec, OAuth, PKI).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Splunk, CrowdStrike).
• Proven experience in vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC are a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and resources.
• A dynamic, fully remote work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Company-provided laptop and home office support.