Team Lead, Network Security

Summary

Join Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa-focused financial services group, as a Network Security Engineer. You will be responsible for implementing and administering network security controls and management strategies to protect the bank's network information assets. This role involves developing and managing network security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring network security software and hardware are up-to-date, and implementing security measures to protect against outside threats. You will also manage core network devices, network segmentation requirements, and network connectivity with third-party partners. Additionally, you will design and implement security protocols and procedures for cloud services and collaborate with other technology teams to build secure application systems. This position requires strong technical leadership and mentorship skills, as well as staying current on security measures and industry standards.

Requirements

• First degree in Computer Science or any IT related discipline
• Professional qualification in CCNA, CEH, CCNP
• Minimum of five (5) years of post qualification experience
• IT security Experience/ communication or Network experience
• Knowledge of a variety of network management tools, test equipment, circuits and routers
• Experience in TCP/IP protocol stacks and firewall security in an inter-networking environment
• Experience designing/implementing QoS in an enterprise environment, checkpoint, Cisco switches and routers

Responsibilities

• Implementation and administration of Network security controls and management strategies to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and compliance of the bank’s network information assets
• Development and management of network security policies, standards and procedures based on knowledge of best practises and compliance requirements
• Ensure that network security software and hardware are up to date and that security measures are in place to protect against outside threats. Also carries out other operational security activities to ensure that the organizations network is not compromised. Activities include administration and management of firewalls, Internet gateways, Internet based DDOS protection, Internet traffic advertisement and filtering, intrusion prevention and detection as well as ensuring that only secure network protocols permitted across the network
• Configuration and administration of SSL VPNs (Remote access or Site-to-site), Troubleshoot technical application and network problems and provide remote support. Ensure that all incidents are responded to, actioned and resolved within the required MTTR. Ensure that calls are escalated and communicated to the required support teams and to management where required
• Design and Implement security protocols and procedures to protect the organizations systems and data
• Manage Core network devices for connectivity across network segments (DMZ, Internet, etc). Manage the network segmentation requirements across the organization and take responsibility for ensuring the required network controls are in place for maintaining the organization’s PCIDSS certification
• Implement and Manage network connectivity with 3rd party partners over MPLS networks
• Implement and design network security controls for cloud services on AWS, Azure and other SAAS deployments
• Collaborating with network architects, technology suppliers, project managers and other technology support teams to design, build, and implement secure application systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for network security analysts. Stay current on security measures and industry standards and regulations
• Manage housekeeping activities for the network security team, demonstrate high level competence with regards to enterprise Network security systems and work in tandem with the operational and information security functions to ensure security of the organization’s information and technology estate

Preferred Qualifications

• Interacting with People
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Exploring Possibilities
• Team Working
• Following Procedures
• Network Security
• Network Analysis and Troubleshooting
• IT Support
• Business Continuity Management