Senior IP Network Security Engineer
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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.