Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe 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.

• 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

• 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 Drivers 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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