Job Description

• Design, implement, and maintain network security controls in line with security best practices.
• Implement network security deliverables in line with approved technology and infrastructure architecture blueprints.
• Install, configure, and maintain SAMSAs network infrastructure, devices, services, and security (including Firewall (FW), Routers, Wireless Access Points (WAP), Switches, VPNs, etc.
• Configure and Maintain Virtual Private Network (VPN), VLANs, VoIP, and web and email security programs and protocols regularly.
• Analyse the vulnerabilities in SAMSAs network by identifying threat patterns and possibilities for a security breach.
• Monitor web security gateways, perimeter security, network access controls, endpoint security, performance, and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Ensure periodic testing of the organizations network and systems from a security point of view Penetration Testing.
• Maintaining & implementation of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Network security.
• Ensure effective End-user support (2nd and 3rd level) for HQ Staff.
• Manage provisioning of end-user devices for the HQ staff.
• Ensure that all security related solutions are deployed across the environment (including Cloud) and are operational antivirus, vulnerability, auditing, etc.
• Review security alerts from service providers and other security agencies and provide remediation from identified alerts.
• Manage and audit security logs across the environment.
• Coordinate and manage external parties engaged in the provision of services related to Information Security.
• Conduct regular review of security logs with view to identify any anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute towards development of ICT Policies, Processes, Procedures, Standards, etc.
• Conduct regular security assessment and penetration tests.
• Manage relationship with service provider to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Monitoring of Service Providers performance and ensuring SLA targets are met monthly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology or any related qualification (NQF 6)
• Bachelors Degree in Information and Communication Technology or any related qualification (NQF 7) would be an added advantage

CERTIFICATE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• CCNA, CCNP
• Network Security
• CEH
• ISO27001 MS365 Security Administration, and
• Any other related Network and Security certificates

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in ICT network and security operations of which 2 years should be at a supervisory/specialist level in security operations.
• Knowledge of Cyber security.
• Knowledge of industry best practice e.g. ITIL and COBIT.
• Experience with network security technologies such as switches, routers and firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• IT Security Operations.
• Solid knowledge of information security principles and best practices.
• Installation, configuration, monitoring and response to security technologies.
• Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Knowledge of performing routing protocols (MPLS, WAN).
• Knowledge of Layer 2 switching, and VLANs.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN technology.
• Network and security architectures.

COMPETENCIES
High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:

• Stakeholder management skills.
• Consultation skills.
• Problem solving and Analytical skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Information Management

As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Males, White Females and people living with a disability to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.

South African Maritime Safety Authority