Network Security Engineer

Company Description

OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company with a global foot print. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What do you get OUT? 

OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022.  Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

We offer our employees:

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits)  
• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from within)
• Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• Casual Dress Code
• Central office location with shuttles to and from the Gautrain station and Centurion Taxi Rank
• Onsite Clinic, Canteen, Carwash, Barber, Beauty Salon and Sports facilities
• Day care centre during public school holidays
• Maternity Expressing Rooms
• Prayer Rooms
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program) and much more…
• We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Engineer to join our team. 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage and configure, and implement secure network solutions using Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other relevant technologies.
• Manage and configure SASE technologies (Proxy, DLP, CASB, Private Access, etc).
• Manage and configure WAF technologies
• Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues across network links, firewall, VPN and proxy technologies.
• Assist with deployment of technical solutions for detecting & preventing potential threats and improving security posture.
• Collaborate with the information security team to develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities, analyze logs, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Stay current with emerging cyber security threats, trends, and technologies to maintain network resilience against evolving risks.
• Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure authorized personnel and assets have appropriate access levels.
• Work closely with network administrators to ensure proper network segmentation and isolation of critical assets.
• Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the cyber security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to assess security products and services, making recommendations for procurement when necessary.
• Provide technical support to resolve security-related network issues and incidents.
• Document network security architecture, configurations, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Compile monthly reporting on security control efficacy.
• Competencies:            
• The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and works under own direction.
• Methodically plans and organises tasks and projects.
• Upholds ethics and values and demonstrates high levels of integrity.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Adapts and responds positively to change.
• The ability to multitask and handle stress in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to tackle new challenges with creativity and collaboration

Qualifications

Essential:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Related Relevant network security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE4 or higher, Azure AZ-500, F5 303/304/401 Certifications, Forward/Reverse Proxy Certifications, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), etc ).

Advantageous:

• Exposure to different cloud services (Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
• Solid understanding of network concepts (protocols, routing, switching, TCP/IP, OSI model, etc.) and firewall technologies (redundancy, resiliency, Layer4-Layer7 features and next generation security capabilities)
• Understanding of API Security techniques for the HTTP protocol. (e.g. HTTP methods (POST/GET), server response codes, etc.) and the HTML language. e.g. document structure, elements, forms, etc.
• Understanding of SSL encryption protocols and SSL certificates.
• Knowledge and experience of IT security controls and components (Network IPS, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewalls, Cloud Proxies, NAC, Load Balancers, WAF, VPN, DOS/DDOS, Endpoint Protection), and other cyber security tools
• Use of network analysis and troubleshooting tools e.g. tcpdump, Wireshark, traceroutes, curl, telnet, etc.
• Deployment of security resources using IAC(infrastructure as code) e.g. Terraform, Ansible, etc.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access Framework and components
• Familiarity with network monitoring and logging toolsets to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR) and their impact on network security is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years relevant work experience required as a Network Security Engineer with a focus on cyber security, including designing and implementing secure network solutions for cloud and on premise environments

Additional Information

Competencies:

• The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Takes initiative and works under own direction.
• Methodically plans and organises tasks and projects.
• Upholds ethics and values and demonstrates high levels of integrity.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Adapts and responds positively to change.
• The ability to multitask and handle stress in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to tackle new challenges with creativity and collaboration

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of awesome service, dynamic, honest, human, passionate and recognition.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.