Telecom Network Security Lead - Remote & Threat Response

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Remote-friendly working arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Telecom Network Security Analyst to safeguard our telecom network infrastructure. You will monitor security events, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents to protect critical communications assets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in network security within telecom environments, strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, SIEM, and EDR, and holds or pursues CISSP/CCSP/CEH/GSEC certifications.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security, with a focus on telecommunications environments.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, WAFs).
• Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and EDR solutions.
• Understanding of common cyber threats and attack vectors (DDoS, malware, phishing).
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or GSEC are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.

Aufgaben

• Monitor network security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM) for suspicious activities and potential threats.
• Analyze security alerts and incidents, performing root cause analysis and developing remediation plans.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends affecting the telecom sector.
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to implement security controls.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, coordinating containment and eradication efforts.
• Contribute to security awareness training for staff.

Kenntnisse

Network security

Threat intelligence

Firewall

SIEM

EDR

Penetration testing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanners

EDR solutions

Firewalls

WAFs

VPNs

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Telecom Network Security Analyst to safeguard our telecom network infrastructure. You will monitor security events, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents to protect critical communications assets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in network security within telecom environments, strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, SIEM, and EDR, and holds or pursues CISSP/CCSP/CEH/GSEC certifications.