Cyber Security Specialist - Networks

SUMMARY:
Interfaces across multiple channels throughout the enterprise seeking business, technical and infrastructure issues and identifying potential areas of risk. Analysing network logs for suspicious activity. Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Conducting Penetration Testing (i.e., simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities) and collaborating with colleagues on incident response.

POSITION INFO:
EXPERIENCE:

• + 10 years’ experience in IT industry
• + 5 years’ experience in Technical Information Security positions
• Alignment and experience with good practices essential (CoBIT, ISO17799 or equivalent)
• Understanding of network protocols, cryptography, operating systems, and security tools is essential
• The ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw conclusions is crucial for threat detection and incident response.
• Network-based security experience is essential (Fortinet, Checkpoint, Cisco and Palo Alto)

• Administration of Network Security Solutions and researching, designing & developing additional protection technologies.
• Analyzing network logs for suspicious activity.
• Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Configure Web Application Firewalls (Fortiweb)
• Configuring Forward and Reverse Proxy
• Configuring Load balancers (FortiADC)
• Configuring and Designing FortiAnalyzer reports
• Configure and Support Zscaler ZIA and ZPA
• Conducting penetration testing (i.e., simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities)
• Collaborating with colleagues on incident response.
• Document policies, procedures and diagrams of the Network security environment.
• Advanced threat response and investigation skills
• Technical Lead in the delivery on Network Security solutions. Provide technical Hands-on, assistance, guidance & training to team members.
• Proving input to the Delivery Solutions Team on RFP’s related to Network Security Solutions.
• Maintain information security technology management based on the industry good practice frameworks consistent with the applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure an ongoing security technology improvement program across the client through the appropriate mechanisms such as security compliance audits, risk / vulnerability assessment, awareness promotion and education.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that selected tools are exploited to ensure maximum client risk reduction.
• Ensure the delivery in accordance with SLA, agreed process and procedures and good practices

• Strong Technical understanding of hardware, software, application development, operations
• Thorough knowledge of ITIL and COBIT best practice frameworks with specific focus on Security.
• Strong Network Security Knowledge (Hardware, Software and Scripting)
• General knowledge of security industries

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT Diploma/ degree

• Awareness of and strong experience in:
• +5 years technical experience in deployment of Firewalls and Proxy’s (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto and Checkpoint)
• +5 years technical experience in deploying Zscaler ZIA and ZPA
• Standards-based architecture with an understanding of how to implement, including compliance monitoring and enforceability

• ITIL foundation certificate
• Fortinet NSE4, NSE7 Certidicate
• Checkpoint CCSE Certificate
• Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist- Advantageous
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)