Sabenza IT

Senior Security Engineer

Sabenza IT  •  Pretoria, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description


Summary of Role


We are looking for experienced Senior Security Engineers to
be based onsite, providing Tier 2/3 support and augmenting the existing
permanent support team. The primary focus will be on handling first-line
support calls, while also being actively involved in network security projects,
design, implementation, and operational support.


The role requires expertise in Cisco Security Solutions
across local and wide-area environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and
high-performing network infrastructures.


Responsibilities


  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for complex network security
    issues.

  • Handle and resolve 1st line support tickets and
    incidents.

  • Participate in security projects, including design,
    deployment, and upgrades.

  • Configure, implement, and maintain Cisco security
    infrastructure.

  • Manage and troubleshoot local and wide-area network
    security environments.

  • Support and optimize firewall, VPN, and identity
    management solutions.

  • Ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and
    best practices.

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and security
    standards.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure secure network
    operations.


Requirements


Qualifications


  • Matric and a Tertiary Qualification

  • Active CCIE (Security) certification – mandatory

  • Minimum of 5 years' practical experience in network
    security engineering.

  • Cisco ISE certification – mandatory


Technical Certifications


  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Securing Networks with Cisco
    Firewalls (FTD/FMC)

  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Identity Management
    Implementation (Cisco ISE)


Technical Expertise


  • Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)

  • Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC)

  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • Cisco AnyConnect VPN solutions

  • Network security architecture and design

  • Firewall and VPN technologies

  • Identity and access management

  • Cisco FTD (Firewalls)

  • Cisco AnyConnect (Remote Access VPN)


Minimum Skills Requirement:


  • Active Certified CCIE (Security) with a minimum of five
    (5) years practical experience. (Cisco ISE certification an added advantage);

  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Securing Networks with Cisco
    Firewalls – Cisco FTD/FMC;

  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Identity Management
    Implementation – Cisco ISE; and

  • Five (5) years Network Security Solutions (Cisco FTDs,
    Cisco AnyConnect) practical working knowledge and support skills.
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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