Network Security Administrator

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 27 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values. Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What do you get OUT? 

• OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022.  Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

We offer our employees

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits)
• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from  within)
• Wi-Fi on campus  and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT-volunteer program) and much more.

• Manage and configure, and implement secure network solutions using Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other relevant next-gen firewall technologies. 

• Manage and configure SASE technologies. (SWG, DLP, CASB, Private Access, etc). 

• Manage and configure WAF technologies. 

• Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues across network links, firewall, VPN, WAF and proxy technologies. 

• Assist with deployment of technical solutions for detecting & preventing potential threats and improving security posture. 

• Collaborate with the information security team to develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities, analyse logs, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner. 

• Stay current with emerging cyber security threats, trends, and technologies to maintain network resilience against evolving risks. 

• Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure authorized personnel and assets have appropriate access levels. 

• Work closely with network administrators to ensure proper network segmentation and isolation of critical assets. 

• Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the cyber security infrastructure. 

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to assess security products and services, making recommendations for procurement when necessary. 

• Provide technical support to resolve security-related network issues and incidents. 

• Document network security architecture, configurations, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference. 

• Compile monthly reporting on security control efficacy. 

• Related relevant network security certifications (Fortinet NSE4 (Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security)), CompTIA N+, CompTIA S+) 
• Relevant work experience required as a Network Security Engineer with a focus on cyber security, including designing and implementing secure network solutions for cloud and on-premises environments. 
• Solid understanding of network concepts (protocols, routing, switching, TCP/IP, OSI model, etc.) and firewall technologies (redundancy, resiliency, Layer4-Layer7 features and next generation security capabilities) 
• Knowledge and experience of IT security controls and components (Network IPS, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewalls, Cloud Proxies, NAC, Load Balancers, WAF, VPN, DOS/DDOS, Endpoint Protection), and other cyber security tools 

Advantageous 

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• Exposure to different cloud services (Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud) 

• Understanding of API Security techniques for the HTTP protocol. (e.g. HTTP methods (POST/GET), server response codes, etc.) and the HTML language. e.g. document structure, elements, forms, etc. 

• Use of network analysis and troubleshooting tools e.g. tcpdump, Wireshark, traceroutes, curl, telnet, etc. 

• Deployment of security resources using IAC (infrastructure as code) e.g. Terraform, Ansible, etc. 

• Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access Framework and components 

• Familiarity with network monitoring and logging toolsets to detect and respond to security incidents. 

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR) and their impact on network security. 

Competencies 

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. 

• Takes initiative and works under own direction. 

• Methodically plans and organises tasks and projects. 

• Upholds ethics and values and demonstrates high levels of integrity. 

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships. 

• Adapts and responds positively to change. 

• The ability to multitask and handle stress in a fast-paced environment. 

• Willingness to tackle new challenges with creativity and collaboration. 

• Experience in and knowledge of IT 

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Dynamic, Honest, Human, Passionate and Recognition.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.