Senior IP Network Security Engineer

Protect critical IP infrastructure remotely from South Africa using firewalls, intrusion prevention, VPNs, and access controls. Apply advanced cybersecurity expertise against evolving threats.

This senior specialist role supports a major telecommunications provider's network security posture. You will design, implement, and maintain robust solutions across enterprise or service provider environments. The work combines TCP/IP networking, routing protocols, security technologies, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC
• Develop network security policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitor events, analyze threats, and respond to incidents
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Configure Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet security devices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technology field
• At least seven years of IP network security experience
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and switching
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, and endpoint security
• Python or Bash scripting proficiency for automation

Bring senior network security expertise, analytical judgment, and incident response skills to protect telecommunications infrastructure remotely.