Network Security Specialist

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

• 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 (KPAs)

• 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, 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 .special-hidden { display: none; }