Job Description

About the job
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.

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Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0002   Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• K0003   Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0101   Knowledge of the organization’s enterprise information technology (IT) goals and objectives.
• K0146   Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.
• K0169   Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
• K0241   Knowledge of organizational human resource policies, processes, and procedures.
• K0309   Knowledge of emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation.
• K0311   Knowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
• K0335   Knowledge of current and emerging cyber technologies.
• K0248   Knowledge of strategic theory and practice.

Required Skills

Required Abilities

• A0023  Ability to design valid and reliable assessments.
• A0033  Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.
• A0003  Ability to determine the validity of technology trend data.