The role involves delivery of commercial network security projects to strategic customers. Projects vary considerably between network security reviews, network security design and implementation of various network security solutions. The role requires the involvement as part of a virtual multi-discipline team as the network security lead in large-scale design and implementation projects. The position also requires pre-sales capability as well as thought leadership to the organization and its customers around risk reduction using the Liquid Network Security product stack.
Role Requirements:
Take the lead technical role in projects, managing less experienced engineers to ensure a successful outcome to the project.
Deep technical knowledge of the following network security solutions and services:
Fortinet product suite (FortiGate, Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, Forti NAC, Forti SIEM, Forti Web, etc.)
Cisco Security product suite (Cisco FTD, FMC, Meraki, ISE-NAC, Secure Access, etc.)
Network Detection and Response solutions, i.e. Darktrace, Recorded Future, etc.
Cloud Network Security solutions, i.e. Azure WAF.
Secure Service Edge (SSE) and Secure Access Service Edge Solutions, i.e. Zscaler, Forti SASE, Cisco Umbrella, etc.
Network DDoS solutions, i.e. NetScout, Cloudflare, etc.
Firewall assurance solutions, i.e. Skybox, Titania Nipper, etc.
Network architecture and best practice configurations (SDWAN, wired and wireless LAN, Cloud Networking, Remote Access etc.)
Perform implementation and technical leadership in pre-sales and Proof of Concept [POC] customer engagements.
Provide senior level technical support on network security products for lower tier engineers at customers and in the organization.
Provide architectural diagrams and concepts to meet company solution requirements.
Act as thought leader to assess existing network security product implementations and suggest improvements to design and implementation.
Implement, upgrade and maintain products in the network security stack.
Develop standard operating procedures and guides for junior resources to refer to in future engagements with network security products.
Stays abreast with network security product developments and is able to bring new technology solutions to the table in order to meet customer requirements more effectively.
Playing a leading role in terms of the organization Cybersecurity strategy and the implementation thereof.
Act as top tier troubleshooting resource for service degradation and outages.
Qualification:
Matric/ Grade 12
Relevant IT Security Diploma/Degree is expected.
Must have the following Cyber Security vendor certifications:
Fortinet Certified Professional (Network Security) and/or
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Experience:
Experience of IT and Cyber Security industry frameworks or standards such as ISO2700x, NIST, CIS Top18, etc.
4 - 5 years’ experience in large scale network Security product configuration and deployments.
Personal Attributes and Skills Required:
Responsive to reasonable customer, supplier, peer, and line management requests.
Attention to detail given that your inputs and deliverables are subject to quality reviews before being submitted to customers.
Proactive, innovative and reliable.
Put the customer first.
Do things right first time.
Positively contribute to this high-performance team.
Go the extra mile in the best interest of the company.
Develop positive and productive relationships with peers and customers.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence, and act with integrity.
Has demonstrated the ability to work well with others, high performance team work ethic.
Excellent communicator and collaborator.
Willingness to learn range of security technologies and platforms.
Positive attitude.
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
Following business-relevant instructions and procedures.
Learning and researching in various areas in cybersecurity.
