Network Engineer

The Network Engineer’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems
• Coordinating computer network access and use
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software
• Providing network security expertise in the analysis, assessment, development, and evaluation of security solutions and architectures to secure applications, operating systems, databases, and networks
• Translating security and technical requirements into business requirements, and communicate security risks to different audiences ranging from business leaders to engineers
• Implementing security controls, risk assessment frameworks, and programs which align to regulatory requirements, ensuring documented and sustainable compliance that aligns and advances the organisation’s cloud security
• Evaluating network security risks and developing security standards, procedures, and controls to manage risks
• Scheduling regular assessments and testing of effectiveness and efficiency of controls and create reports for the organisation, as well as its clients
• Updating security controls and providing support to all stakeholders on security controls covering internal assessments, regulations, protecting Personally Identifying Information (PII) data
• Performing and investigating internal and external information security risk and exceptions assessments
• Assess incidents, vulnerability management, scans, patching status, secure baselines, penetration test result, phishing, and social engineering tests and attacks
• Documenting and reporting control failures and gaps to stakeholders
• Providing remediation guidance and preparing management reports to track remediation activities
• Assisting clients and other staff in the management and oversight of security programmfunctions
• Training, guiding, and acting as a resource on security assessment functions to clients
• Remaining current on best practices and technological advancements and acting as the organisation’s technical resource for security assessment and regulatory compliance

Key knowledge areas:

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems
• Coordinating computer network access and use
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software

Key skills requirements:

• Developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure
• Researching and locating vulnerabilities to the system’s security
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Troubleshooting and operating a computer and various software packages
• Defining problems, collecting and analysing data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Using judgement and ingenuity in maintaining objectives and technical standards

The ideal candidate should have the ability to:

• Effectively communicate technical issues to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally
• Apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing, and reporting on audit engagements and auditing processes
• Evaluate and update and/or revise program materials
• Learn quickly and apply knowledge to new situations
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters, situations, and data
• Understand and follow broad and complex instructions
• Interact positively with all relevant parties in order to enhance effectiveness and to promote quality service
• Comprehend technical language and to confer, analyse and write in an objective, clear manner
• Work independently and prioritise multiple tasks and adapt to needed changes
• Remain calm under pressure

Minimum Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related business or technical areas, or an equivalency of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 (three) years’ proven work experience in a similar role
• Proven experience working with network infrastructure
• Certificates in cyber security, governance or any other related fields will be an added advantage
• ISACA Certification (CISA/ CRISC/ CISM/ CGEIT/ CSX-P/ CDPSE) will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence