Job Description

Key purpose:

To ensure that the design of IT security architecture as well as appropriate security controls are in line with policies, processes, standards and procedures. The incumbent will also ensure that proper and adequate IT technology and tools are in place to enforce these controls. Responsible for the design, implementation, and operational aspects of the Data Centre Network Security environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
• Develop financial model for charge-out for all components to ensure relevant income are generated
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end- users, SMEs, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
• Develop appropriate strategic plans for the network design and architecture by executing plans and all changes required to optimize business network
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives, and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions. Ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Identify all the components within the network by defining benchmarks for latency and utilisation of network components
• Implement network changes during defined slots and at appropriate times by executing all changes
• Ensure all network testing and analysis of network facilities are executed and findings used to increase efficiencies in the business
• Produce multi-network designs, design policies and applications for the business
• Manage own development to increase own competencies

Qualifications and experience:

• 6 years experience in IT Network Security
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Next Generation Firewalls, remote access VPN and associated security technologies.
• Essential to have an excellent understanding of best practices in layered Network security appliances, devices, and components.
• Strong Network troubleshooting skills
• Must have a very good knowledge of security trends and technology changes.
• A knowledge of complementary Cisco technologies like ACI and Tetration or cloud services {Azure/AWS}, would be advantageous.