Network and Security Engineer (Senior)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Network and Security Engineer (Senior) role.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and Internet connectivity solutions. Design and administer network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection\/prevention systems (IDS\/IPS), web application firewalls (WAF), secure web gateways, and network access control (NAC). Lead the implementation and maintenance of Zero Trust, network segmentation, and secure remote access solutions. Monitor network performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Lead network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex connectivity and security incidents. Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Access Control (NAC), and secure authentication mechanisms. Conduct network security assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing remediation, and configuration reviews. Ensure network infrastructure complies with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Develop and maintain disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity solutions for network services. Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, application, and security teams to deliver secure, integrated solutions. Develop network automation and configuration management using scripting and Infrastructure as Code where appropriate. Produce and maintain network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership. Evaluate emerging networking and cybersecurity technologies and recommend improvements. Qualifications and Experience: National Diploma in IT or Certificate (NQF 6) or equivalent IT Networks certification (Cisco: CCNA or equivalent) Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate FortiGate Network Security Expert (advantageous). HPE Aruba Networking certification (advantageous). ITIL foundation certification (advantageous). 5-8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security. Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies and security platforms. Experience managing Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, or equivalent networking and security solutions. Strong understanding of routing, switching, wireless networking, SD-WAN, VPN technologies, and enterprise network architecture. Experience implementing and managing network monitoring and security monitoring solutions. Experience with cloud networking and hybrid connectivity (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and\/or Google Cloud Platform).