Senior Network Security Specialist (Remote)

About the RoleOur client, a progressive telecommunications company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Specialist to join their fully remote team. This crucial role will focus on protecting the company's network infrastructure and data assets from evolving cyber threats. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing security solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and responding to security incidents. As a remote-first organization, we value proactive security measures and a collaborative spirit among distributed team members. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and enjoys tackling complex security challenges in a dynamic environment. This position is key to safeguarding our client's operations and ensuring the integrity of their services across South Africa .
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and WAFs.
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and standards.
Monitor network traffic for security threats and anomalies, responding to incidents in a timely manner.
Investigate security breaches and provide detailed incident reports and post-mortem analysis.
Implement and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into the network design and deployment process.
Provide security awareness training and guidance to internal teams.
Participate in on-call rotation for security incident response.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in network security engineering and operations.
Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices (e.G., TCP/IP, TLS/SSL, PKI).
Hands-on experience with various firewall platforms (e.G., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) and IDS/IPS solutions.
Experience with cloud security controls and services in AWS or Azure.
Proficiency in security assessment tools and techniques.
Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are highly preferred.
Benefits
competitive salary
flexible working hours
comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings plans.
continuous professional development through training, certifications, and virtual conferences.
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