Network Security Engineer

Reference: JHB007266-Mo-3

Datacentrix KZN is on the search for a Network Security Engineer who focuses on the maintenance of customer ICT networks as part of IT Managed Services offerings provided to Datacentrix customers. Support functions extend from testing and troubleshooting problems to regular maintenance. Contribute high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and high-level network performance analyses Duties & Responsibilities

Critical Requirements - Skills, Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12

• CCNA, CCNP Collaboration (voice track)

• Forti NSE 6 Secure Wireless LAN / FCP - Secure Wireless LAN Administrator

Experience Required

• 5+ years’ experience delivering Network Security and Managed Network Services in a customer environment

• 2–3+ years’ hands-on experience administering and supporting enterprise firewalls

• Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including configuration, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting

• Experience with Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/Firepower or other enterprise firewall technologies will be advantageous

• Strong understanding of firewall security policies, Access Control Lists (ACLs), NAT, port forwarding, routing and VPN technologies

• Knowledge of firewall security zones, segmentation, DMZs, security policies and secure network architecture

• Experience with firewall logging, traffic analysis, monitoring and security event investigation

Primary Role Accountabilities

• Implementation, maintenance, monitoring and management of networking infrastructure and capability (hardware and software solutions).

• Analyzes and solves common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting and innovative thinking.

• Develops and maintains a professional working relationship with the clients and client end-users in support of the Service Delivery Manager.

• Liaises with 3rd party vendors to resolve escalated incidents, problems and queries.

• Maintains service and quality levels according to of the company business standards, processes and procedures.

• Creates and updates documentation related to installation procedures and troubleshooting of network incidents.