Ops Spec:Network Security Engineer at BCX

Core Description

• Responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met through evaluating, implementing firewall requests and incidents for larger complex networks and communication systems that are in alignment with BCX’s standards, as well as supervising direct reports

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Liaising with and advising the Client IT Manager or ISO on operational security matters. 
• Managing mitigating actions associated with vulnerability assessments and/or audits. 
• Implementation of a security control framework 
• Act as a primary contact for security operations for a customer. 
• Facilitate basic security investigations 
• Guidance on global information security threat trends, new technology solutions and management responses 
• Provide security risk assessment and advisory services to the customer and BCX 

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Communication
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
• Time management
• Technical Report writing
• Customer Service

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Delivering Results
• Working with people
• Planning & Organising
• Following instructions & procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12
• Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 3 years’ experience relevant Network Security experience, 6 years preferable.

OR

• Grade 12 & 5 years’ experience relevant Network Security experience, ideally more.

Certifications

• CISCO
• Fortinet NSE 4 or higher an advantage
• Huawei
• Checkpoint
• Palo Alto

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of Control : 0
• Level of Engagement : Interacting with clients as well as relevant stakeholders within BCX

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required
• Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Full-time Client Based Position
• Billable