Networks & Security Engineer at Talent Solutions Management

Function Department: ICT

Grade: TBA

Reports To: IT Manager

Direct Reports: None

Salary range: TBA

Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary)

• Responsible for recommending, implementing, and monitoring technology related Networks & security procedures to secure the company’s Technology and Information Systems.
• Administer all WAN, LAN & security technologies and functions that include (but not limited to); firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication processes, content filtering systems, Anti-Virus, application interface security, incident response, infrastructure and applications security including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and resolutions on all technical systems

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement industry leading best practice for Network and Security management
• To manage the implementation of Networks & Security related tasks within existing & new projects.
• Recommend policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and mitigating any breaches. Implement Security policies, standards and procedures
• Administer all security technologies and functions that include (but not limited to); firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication processes, content filtering systems, application interface security, incident response, infrastructure and applications security including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and resolutions on all technical systems.
• Provide regular reports on various key aspects of all assigned security & Network responsibilities
• Evaluate access controls and roles of system users with respect to network and systems security.
• Minimize and mitigate risks introduced by existing and new technologies, products and services;
• Administering operations of all LAN / WAN Network service according to company policies and procedures.
• Supporting, Configuration, Monitoring, Administration of WAN, LANs, Switches, Routers, internet Routers/WAN optimizers & Internet providers.
• To manage the implementation of Networks & Switching related tasks within existing & new projects.
• Enforce Network policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and mitigating any breaches.
• Ensure availability and reliability of the Internet & Network infrastructure, applications and connectivity within branches & regional MPLS.
• Provide regular reports on various key aspects of all assigned Network responsibilities
• Evaluate access controls of WIFI access / network devices (Switch/Routers) security.
• Supporting, Monitoring and Administration of IPT & Video conferencing infrastructure
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of department.

Key Deliverables for this position

• Deliver secure Network with measurable KPIs
• Underpin Network Security controls and processes
• Design, Administer, Deploy Network Security solution in line with emerging threats.

Key Interfaces

Internal

• IT Manager

External

• Vendors for Networks & Security Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or other Computer related field from a recognized University
• Information Security Qualification: CCSP/CISSP/CISM/CISA/CEH
• Networking Competencies: MCSE, CCNA/CCNA security/ CCNP

Functional Skills

• Experience in implementation Networks segmentation, MPLS, Firewalls & Voice solutions
• Knowledge of security policy standard development, secure infrastructure design & reviews
• Working knowledge and experience with virtualization, remote access and secure mobile technologies

Key Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle work pressure
• Commitment to timelines and quality work
• Good team player

Relevant Experience

• 2-3 years in experience networking security, hardware and system software.