Job Description

About the job
Our client in the IT industry is actively seeking a Network & Security Architect with a passion with security and a keen interest in Tech. Here is an opportunity for you. Apply now!


As a Network & Security Architect you will be responsible for senior level end-to-end troubleshooting where junior and medium skilled specialists are not able to solve complex issues. You will be required to install software, network segmentation and firewall configuration and be able to configure or guide 3rd party resources in the implementation/configuration of said technologies.


Requirements


Relevant Tertiary Qualification
8 years of experience in Network and Security Architecture with a demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage enterprise network
Experience in configuration and support of the networking and security domains preferred Cisco / Fortinet product knowledge

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Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0010   Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts that support the network infrastructure.
• K0029   Knowledge of organization's Local and Wide Area Network connections.
• K0049   Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• K0050   Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.
• K0061   Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).
• K0111   Knowledge of network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup)
• K0113   Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).
• K0179   Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• K0180   Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.
• K0200   Knowledge of service management concepts for networks and related standards (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).
• K0332   Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.

Required Skills

• S0040   Skill in implementing, maintaining, and improving established network security practices.
• S0077   Skill in securing network communications.
• S0084   Skill in configuring and utilizing network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, network intrusion detection systems).
• S0170   Skill in configuring and utilizing computer protection components (e.g., hardware firewalls, servers, routers, as appropriate).

Required Abilities

• A0052  Ability to operate network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• A0055  Ability to operate common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).