Network Security Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE006913/TSch

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ð Seeking a Network Security Specialist in Bryanston. ITIL and CCNA required. with 2+ years network support.

POSITION INFO:

Industry: Manufacturing/Industrial
Location: Bryanston
Environment: Office-based, occasional travel
Non-negotiables: CCNA (or similar), ITIL Foundation, 2+ years of network support experience, and vendor management

Play a pivotal role in securing and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure, collaborate with multiple departments and vendors, and gain visibility across cross-site ICT operations.

ð Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum Required:
- Matric
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
- ITIL Foundations Certification
- Proven experience in IT support and network services management
Preferred:
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Exposure to industrial/manufacturing networks

â Requirements:

2+ years in network support roles
Hands-on experience managing network service providers
Experience with:
- Change and asset/configuration management
- Lifecycle planning (hardware & software)
- Network and security diagnostics, troubleshooting, and monitoring
- IT project delivery (network/security stream)
- Vendor/contract management
- Technical documentation
- Security software and hardware definition
- Budget and procurement input
- First-line desktop/user support (ad hoc)
Ability to travel between company sites when required

ð¯ Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

Network & Security Operations:
- Maintain, monitor, and improve network and security environments
- Ensure alignment with IT best practices and standards
- Perform diagnostics and resolve issues
Vendor & Lifecycle Management:
- Oversee vendor relationships (contracts, performance, and costs)
- Manage network assets, configurations, and lifecycle upgrades
Project & Change Leadership:
- Act as technical lead for network/security in IT projects
- Ensure efficient resource planning and change management
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain up-to-date network and security procedure documentation
- Compile reports on IT performance, issues, and changes
Security & Compliance:
- Help define network security standards and tools
- Support compliance with corporate and legal IT security policies
Support & Admin Services:
- Deliver ad hoc desktop support and IT admin services as needed
- Ensure fast issue resolution with minimal disruption

ð¢ Apply Now!
Are you a hands-on network specialist looking to expand your security footprint in a leading industrial organization? Apply to be a part of a growing ICT team where your technical skills and leadership will directly impact IT operations across multiple locations.

Note: If you do not hear back within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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