PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus on cybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carrying out assessments and penetration testing with remediation, managing audit/intrusion and security technology systems, architecting, and engineering/developing trusted systems into secure systems.
This role will be responsible for design, implementation and support of NAC solutions, Firewall Management, SIEM and SOC solutions and vendor management, switching & server architecture and solutions, encryption solutions, MFA solutions, assist with IoT device security, wifi solutions.
Note: this role has a requirement to support all sites. Therefore, it includes occasional travel to DBN and CPT, in addition to local travel in Johannesburg between sites.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Evaluate cyber security needs and recommendations
Establish best practices and standards
Review system changes for security implications and recommending improvements
Implementing & overseeing cyber security measures
Responding to cyber security issues
Logging and updating calls via the ticketing system
Incident Management of systems supported: Incident response, notification, resolution & logging
Problem management of systems supported: Resolution and logging
Interactive relationship with management
Maintenance of Security, IT and Environmental networks / servers on all sites
Maintaining Wi-Fi on all sites
Maintain the Network monitoring and backup tool
Involvement in the design of the network
Engagement with OEMs and technical consultants
Configuring, Installing and maintaining of network switches
Maintaining Check Point Firewall Policies and associated documentation
Capacity management
Change control logging as it relates to the supported systems
Monthly reporting
ISO 27001, PCI, ISAE 3402 Type II compliance, monitoring and reporting, as it relates to supported systems
Cybersecurity, information security monitoring & reporting
SKILLS REQUIREMENT
3 years plus of experience identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures on solutions supported
Excellent interpersonal relations
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Attention to detail imperative
Ability to multi-task is essential
Able to perform under pressure
Ability to adapt to change
Open to learn and grow essential
Take accountability and ownership
Rule following
Understanding of cyber security methodologies
Good team player, self-confident, motivated, and independent
Current knowledge of technology capabilities and trends; types, and techniques of hacking attacks in the wild
Understanding of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and renowned ports and services can be an added advantage
Significant low-level networking experience with the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) stack can be an added advantage
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Matric
CCNA with experience on Aruba and Dell Switches
CCNP or equivalent (Advantageous)
MCSE
Minimum of 5 years work experience in a networking role
Excellent understanding of switching and routing and their related technologies, TCP/IP, IP Addressing, CIDR and DNS. STP, VPN technologies, OSPF, BGP
Accustomed to working in a high-energy environment
Technical competence and understanding is vital
Valid South African Driver's License
Basic Linux experience advantageous
Aruba ClearPass experience advantageous. Alternately would be required to become Aruba Clearpass (ACCP) certified within 3 year of employment
Checkpoint firewall certified training advantageous. Alternately would be required to become Checkpoint firewall (CCCE) and Checkpoint EDR Administrator (CCEPA) certified within 1 year of employment. Achieve Checkpoint CCCM within 3 years
One of five potential security-related certifications or capacity to acquire a Public Trust security clearance can be an added advantage
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