Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium salary package with bonuses

Health, life & disability insurance

Budget for certifications & security-fi

Hybrid work model

State-of-the-art cybersecurity tools

Generous retirement plan & extended le

Support for learning & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer to strengthen their security posture for the telecommunications network. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and lead incident response efforts.

The role requires 5+ years in telecoms security, hands-on SIEM/IDS/IPS/WAF expertise, and relevant security certifications. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with competitive compensation and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network security engineering experience in telecoms.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's preferred.
• Hands-on with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint security.
• CISSP, CCSE, GSEC certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain security measures for the telecom network, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to mitigate risks.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures across the organization.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents with detailed analysis and remediation plans.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and technologies relevant to telecoms.

Skills

Network security

Threat mitigation

Vulnerability assessment

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Endpoint security

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Security Engineer to strengthen their security posture for the telecommunications network. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and lead incident response efforts.

The role requires 5+ years in telecoms security, hands-on SIEM/IDS/IPS/WAF expertise, and relevant security certifications. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with competitive compensation and growth