Network and Security Engineer at South African Maritime Safety Authority

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 SAMSA’s 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 SAMSA’s 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 organization’s 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology or any related qualification (NQF 6)
• Bachelor’s 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.