Network & Security Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a high calibre Computer
Science Graduate to join our technical team as a Network & Security
Engineer. This role is a unique hybrid position designed for an individual
who has a strong foundational understanding of network architecture and a
passion for cybersecurity operations. You will spend your time both building
secure and resilient network environments and actively defending them within
our Security Operations Center (SOC).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and management of routers, switches
  (Catalyst & Nexus) and firewalls (ASA, FTD, FG, ISE, PA) (Cisco,
  Ruckus, Fortinet or Palo Alto).
  
• Monitor and troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues, ensuring high
  availability and performance across the domain.
  
• Manage and maintain IP addressing, VLANs and VPN tunnels
  (IPsec/SSL).
  
• Perform regular network health checks and firmware upgrades to
  mitigate hardware -level vulnerabilities.
  

• Monitor real -time security alerts from our SIEM (Splunk, ELK,
  or Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR platforms.
  
• Perform initial investigations into suspicious activity,
  distinguishing between false positives and legitimate security threats.
  
• Use scanning and pen -testing tools (Nessus, Qualys) to identify
  network weaknesses and assist in the patching process.
  
• Document security incidents and contribute to the "Lessons
  Learned" phase of the incident response lifecycle.
  

• Manage User Access Identity (IAM) and Firewall Access Control
  Lists (ACLs).
  
• Should be familiar with the principles of IP routing and
  SD -WAN/Policy based routes.
  
• Should have a good understanding of Networking Protocols like
  PVSTP, SNMP, HSRP, Broadcast Control, DHCP, RADIUS etc.
  
• Should be able to manage and maintain Wireless Network (Ruckus,
  Cisco).
  
• Should be familiar with implementing ISO 27001 standards on IT
  Networking Infrastructure.
  
• Should be familiar with Cisco CLI and be able to replace cisco
  switches as per need.
  
• Stay current with the latest cyber threat landscape and
  recommend adjustments to the organization's security posture.