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Job Summary
Network Security Engineer - 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)
Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard critical infrastructure and design secure, scalable network solutions. This role requires 2-3 days per week on-site.
What You'll Be Doing:
Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.
Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs, secure email gateways, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Monitor network traffic to detect anomalies, investigate potential threats, and respond promptly to security incidents.
Conduct forensic analysis and support incident response to ensure timely containment and resolution of security events.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, ISO/IEC 27002 standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Oversee the lifecycle management of digital certificates and the secure provisioning of third-party network connections.
Manage and resolve network security requests and incidents through the Remedy system within agreed service levels.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, configurations, and incident logs to support audits and risk reporting.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify vulnerabilities, recommend security enhancements, and strengthen overall network defence.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, OR Matric with 6-8 years of Network Security experience.
Certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or equivalent industry-recognised credentials.
7+ years' experience in network security engineering or related fields.
Proven ability to manage and maintain enterprise-scale security infrastructure.
Strong background in incident response, threat mitigation, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience in regulated environments with adherence to ISO/IEC 27002 standards.
Take the lead in securing the networks that matter most. Apply today!
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