Senior Technology Firewall and Network Engineer

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001417/KL

Date posted:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ð We're Hiring: Senior Firewall & Network Security Engineer (JHB)
Join a UK-based tech consultancy working with global clients across finance, oil & gas, and healthcare. We partner with leading technology providers to deliver cutting-edge solutions—and now we’re expanding our team in South Africa.
Location: Johannesburg
HQ: London, UK
Role Focus: Palo Alto Firewall Suite, Cloud Security, Network Engineering

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Do:

Design and support large-scale Palo Alto environments (1000+ nodes)
Deploy cloud-based infrastructure using Prisma Cloud, Cortex XDR, Strata Cloud Manager
Lead troubleshooting, routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and load balancing deployments
Collaborate with a small, expert team on high-impact projects
Work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional US time zones.

What We’re Looking For:

PCCSE/PCNSE or NSE4+ certification
SME-level experience in Palo Alto Security Suite
Strong grasp of multi-cloud infrastructure, ZTNA, WAF, and DDoS protection
Familiarity with tools like CloudFlare, CyberArk, AWS IAM, Active Directory, PingID/DUO
Bonus: scripting/automation, Linux admin, multivendor network experience

Why Join Us:

Flexible work options
Competitive market rates
Access to the latest technologies
Collaborative, expert-driven team
Training and growth opportunities

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